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foretell

/fɔːrˈtɛl/
fore · tell fɔːr · ˈtɛl
English Definition
v. to predict the future
中文释义
预言，预告
Significado en Español
predecir
한국어 뜻
예언하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiên đoán, báo trước
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Example Sentence

The fortune teller claimed to foretell the future.

这位算命先生声称能预言未来。

Synonyms
predict prophesy forecast
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “foretell”:

  1. A recall
  2. B remember
  3. C ignore
  4. D prophesy
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D — prophesy. “foretell” means v. to predict the future

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old fortune-teller claimed that she could ______ exactly what was to come.

  1. A forget
  2. B foretell
  3. C hide
  4. D ignore
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B — foretell. “foretell” means v. to predict the future

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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.

How do you use “foretell” in a sentence?

The fortune teller claimed to foretell the future. (这位算命先生声称能预言未来。)

What are synonyms for “foretell”?

predict, prophesy, forecast — all close in meaning to foretell (v. to predict the future).

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.

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