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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