foretell

verb
UK: /fɔːˈtel/
US: /fɔːrˈtel/

  1. To say what will happen in the future.

    1. I can foretell that it will rain soon tonight.
    2. Astrologers claim to foretell events by studying the stars and planets in space.

  2. To predict something, like an event or outcome, before it occurs.

    1. Can you foretell the future with those cards?
    2. Modern economic models often fail to foretell major shifts in the market dynamics.

Synonyms

anticipate forecast divine prophesy predict
foretell noun

  1. The act of predicting or foretelling a future event or outcome.

    1. The foretell of the storm saved many lives.
    2. The wizard's foretell proved accurate, altering the course of the kingdom's future forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foretell" in English means: To say what will happen in the future., To predict something, like an event or outcome, before it occurs..

The phonetic transcription of "foretell" is /fɔːˈtel/ in British English and /fɔːrˈtel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foretell": anticipate, forecast, divine, prophesy, predict.

Example usage of "foretell": "I can foretell that it will rain soon tonight.". More examples on the page.