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1. foretell

verb. ['fɔrˈtɛl'] foreshadow or presage.

Etymology

  • fore- (English)
  • tell (English)
  • tellen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Foretell

  • antipersonell
  • industrielle
  • aix-la-chapelle
  • marcantel
  • mademoiselle
  • sanmiguel
  • materiel
  • jeanmichele
  • esquivel
  • esquibel
  • clientele
  • carrasquel
  • carbonell
  • anfal
  • ransdell
  • quesnel
  • postrelle
  • personnel
  • nepl
  • montiel
  • mirabel
  • lyondell
  • get-well
  • gabriele
  • futrell
  • frenzel
  • dantrell
  • cantrelle
  • cantrell
  • bracknell

How do you pronounce foretell?

Pronounce foretell as fɔrˈtɛl.

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Sentences with foretell


1. Verb, base form
A kelpie was said to rise from a small pond to foretell the death of a traveler.

2. foretell

verb. ['fɔrˈtɛl'] indicate by signs.

Etymology

  • fore- (English)
  • tell (English)
  • tellen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. foretell

verb. ['fɔrˈtɛl'] make a prediction about; tell in advance.

Etymology

  • fore- (English)
  • tell (English)
  • tellen (Middle English (1100-1500))