(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:44:32

Fore*tell" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Foretold (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Foretelling.]

To predict; to tell before occurence; to prophesy; to foreshow.

Deeds then undone my faithful tongue foretold. Pope.

Prodigies, foretelling the future eminence and luster of his character. C. Middleton.

Syn. -- To predict; prophesy; prognosticate; augur.

 

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Fore*tell", v. i.

To utter predictions.

Acts iii. 24.

 

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