Foretell
/ˌfɔːrˈtel/
Definitions
- (v.) To predict or declare an event or outcome before it happens.
The prophet was said to foretell the coming storm.
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- foretelling
- foretelle
- foretells
- foretold
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts relating to anticipatory events or outcomes, foretelling implies a certainty or authoritative prediction rather than mere speculation.
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