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to foretell
01
to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future
Transitive: to foretell a future event
Examples
She said her grandmother had the ability to foretell when someone was about to visit.
Some believe that certain dreams can foretell upcoming events.
02
to show or suggest that something will happen in the future
Transitive: to foretell sth
Examples
The farmer said the behavior of his animals foretells changes in the weather.
Birds flying south early foretell a long winter.
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