Forewish

/fɔːrˈwɪʃ/ verb

Definition

An archaic word meaning to wish for something in advance or beforehand.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (before) + 'wish' (to desire). This combines a forward-thinking prefix with a basic emotion verb. The word is extremely rare and obsolete.

Kelly Says

There's something poignant about the concept of 'forewishing'—it captures that specific human experience of anticipating something wonderful and already looking forward to it before it even arrives.

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