foretell
to tell of beforehand; predict; prophesy.
Origin of foretell
1Other words for foretell
Other words from foretell
- fore·tell·er, noun
- un·fore·told, adjective
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How to use foretell in a sentence
Enemies exulted, foretelling an early dissolution of the feeble bands which held the dangerous Colony together.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneBy a certain principle understood, the omen was regarded as foretelling good or evil.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantAuspicium was properly the foretelling of future events from the inspection of birds; augurium from any omen or prodigy whatever.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantJeanne at Domremy was acquainted with a prophecy foretelling that France would be ruined by a woman and saved by a maiden.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole FranceBut he believed in foretelling events by means of the stars, in which he did not differ from other princes of his time.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole France
British Dictionary definitions for foretell
/ (fɔːˈtɛl) /
(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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