foretell

[ fawr-tel, fohr- ]

/ fɔrˈtɛl, foʊr- /

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verb (used with object), fore·told, fore·tell·ing.

to tell of beforehand; predict; prophesy.

Origin of foretell

First recorded in 1250–1300, foretell is from the Middle English word fortell. See fore-, tell¹

SYNONYMS FOR foretell

forecast, augur, presage, forebode.

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OTHER WORDS FROM foretell

fore·tell·er, noun un·fore·told, adjective

Words nearby foretell

forestland, forestry, forestville, foreswear, foretaste, foretell, forethought, forethoughtful, foretime, foretoken, foretooth

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The winning lottery numbers and foretold riches never arrived.

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The Monuments Men touched upon all of the action in Europe save for Italy—a conspicuous absence that foretold a future volume.

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Six words transmitted wirelessly late in the evening of Nov. 7, 2000, foretold an event that forever changed American politics.

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As the Kalmuck had foretold, we arrived at night in a Kalmuck camp, consisting of a score of tents.

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After a time, as the old man had foretold, his boat began to sink.

Old-World Japan |Frank Rinder
He quoted proverbs, was full of strange saws, foretold the future—approximately.

The Surprises of Life |Georges Clemenceau
He had the reputation among his fellows of being a prophet and had foretold the day of his own death.

The Age of Erasmus |P. S. Allen
As Mr. Masterson foretold, two riding side and side had made a dash for the wounded Indian, who still lifted up his arm.

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British Dictionary definitions for foretold

foretell

/ (fɔːˈtɛl) /

verb -tells, -telling or -told

(tr; may take a clause as object) to tell or indicate (an event, a result, etc) beforehand; predict

Derived forms of foretell

foreteller, noun

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verb (used with object), fore·told, fore·tell·ing.

Origin of foretell

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British Dictionary definitions for foretold

verb -tells, -telling or -told

Derived forms of foretell

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foretell

verb (used with object), fore·told, fore·tell·ing.

Origin of foretell

SYNONYMS FOR foretell

OTHER WORDS FROM foretell

Words nearby foretell

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