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forespeak
[ fawr-speek, fohr- ]
verb (used with object)
, fore·spoke or (Archaic) fore·spake; fore·spo·ken or (Archaic) fore·spoke; fore·speak·ing.
- to predict; foretell.
- to ask for or claim in advance.
forespeak
/ fɔːˈspiːk /
verb
- to predict; foresee
- to arrange or speak of in advance
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Origin of forespeak1
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Example Sentences
She stood at the pier-head and as they passed poured a cup of ale into the sea, to forespeak good luck for the fleet.
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No doubt Isolina had heard her captors forespeak their plans.
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