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FORETELLS

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Foretells.

Foretells - 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 foretells that you will find love in the near future."
"The ancient prophecy foretells the coming of a great leader."
"The astrologer foretells a prosperous year ahead for those born under the sign of Leo."
"The economist's report foretells a recession in the country's economy."
"The weatherman foretells a week of sunshine and clear skies."
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Word Game Points

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

FORETELLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FORETELLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foretells is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORETELLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FORETELLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foretells is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORETELLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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