1. past tense of foretaste; to taste, experience, or anticipate something beforehand or in advance
Usage: transitive verb; literary or formal register

Examples

• She foretasted the sweetness of victory before the competition even began.
• The opening chapter foretasted the darker themes that would dominate the novel.
• He foretasted the bitterness of defeat in his opponent's confident smile.
• The appetizer foretasted the culinary excellence of the full meal to come.
• Critics foretasted the film's success based on its compelling trailer.
• The early reviews foretasted what would become a critical and commercial triumph.