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FORETELL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Foretell.

How to pronounce foretell:

US

Foretell - as a verb

Foreshadow or presage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
announce10annunciate12harbinger15herald10

Make a prediction about; tell in advance

Example: "Call the outcome of an election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipate14call6forebode14predict12prognosticate18promise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guess6hazard19pretend10venture10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Example: "These signs bode bad news"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
augur6auspicate13betoken13bode7forecast13foreshadow20omen6portend10predict12prefigure15presage10prognosticate18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bespeak15betoken13indicate11point7signal7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The fortune teller claimed to be able to foretell the future."
"Some people believe that dreams can foretell future events."
"The prophet was known for his ability to foretell disasters."
"The ancient civilization used various methods to foretell the weather."
"The astrologer studied the positions of the stars to foretell people's destinies."
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Word Game Points

Is FORETELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foretell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORETELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FORETELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foretell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORETELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FORETELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foretell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORETELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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