foretell | ||
1. | [ verb ] make a prediction about; tell in advance | |
Synonyms: | predict promise anticipate forebode call prognosticate | |
Examples: | "Call the outcome of an election" |
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Related terms: | guess bet read forecast prophesy secondguess augur prophecy prediction foreboding forecaster prognosis | |
2. | [ verb ] foreshadow or presage | |
Synonyms: | announce herald harbinger annunciate | |
Related terms: | tell harbinger | |
3. | [ verb ] indicate by signs | |
Synonyms: | predict portend augur forecast presage bode foreshadow prefigure omen prognosticate betoken auspicate | |
Examples: | "These signs bode bad news" |
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Related terms: | bespeak threaten prophesy omen prognosis auspice | |
Similar spelling: |
foretelling fourthly foretold |