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foretell

British pronunciation/fɔːtˈɛl/
American pronunciation/fɔɹˈtɛɫ/
to foretell
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

make a prediction about; tell in advance

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2

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

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3

foreshadow or presage

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Examples
1She could foretell the future.
2"Cannot foretell now."
3Overall these events would foretell great success for Richard when he finally reached the Holy Land.
4A prophecy had foretold him that his favourite horse would be the cause of his death.
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