To state something in advance; to say beforehand or in anticipation.
From 'fore-' + 'state' (from Latin 'status'). Follows the pattern of other 'fore-' verbs meaning to do something in advance or beforehand.
Forestate is what you do when you summarize your argument before giving it—saying 'Here's what I'm about to tell you' is literally forestating your position.
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