Definition of
foretell is the dictionary form of foretold Definition of foretell
1
[ verb ] make a prediction about; tell in advance

Synonyms

predict promise anticipate forebode call prognosticate

Examples

"Call the outcome of an election"

2
[ verb ] foreshadow or presage

Synonyms

announce herald harbinger annunciate

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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Rhymes with

fourfold rolled untold old fold uncontrolled toehold controlled uphold bold bowled doled unsold remold unfold twofold gold wold mould cold sold mold freehold holed enrolled hold marigold scold fivefold foothold potholed behold stronghold manifold threefold threshold enfold withhold sevenfold eightfold blindfold centerfold stranglehold tenfold mangold sixfold household chokehold handhold manifold billfold leasehold ninefold

Phonetic and Homophones

F AO0 R T OW1 L D

Similar Spelling

fourthly foretell foretelling

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