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foretell

verb

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
L
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
11

How it sounds

Pronunciation

fɔɹˈtɛl

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Indicate, as with a sign or an omen

    “These signs bode bad news”

verb

  1. Make a prediction about; tell in advance

    “Call the outcome of an election”

verb

  1. Foreshadow or presage

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Example Sentences

These signs bode bad news
Call the outcome of an election

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