foretell
/fɔːrˈtɛl/
fore · tell
fɔːr · ˈtɛl
English Definition
v. to predict the future
Significado en Español
predecir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiên đoán, báo trước
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “foretell”:
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A
recall
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B
remember
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C
ignore
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D
prophesy
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D — prophesy.
“foretell” means v. to predict the future
Common questions about “foretell”
What does “foretell” mean?
foretell — v. to predict the future. In Chinese: 预言，预告.
How do you pronounce “foretell”?
foretell is pronounced /fɔːrˈtɛl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fore · tell.
Is “foretell” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. foretell appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
