foretell

/ˈfɔːrˌtɛl/

Definitions

1. verb

to predict or forecast something, especially a future event or situation

“The weather forecast foretells a chance of rain for tomorrow.”

2. noun

the act of predicting or forecasting something

“The foretell of good news brought excitement to the entire office.”

3. noun

a prediction or forecast, especially of a future event or situation

“The foretell of a major storm caused the city to declare a state of emergency.”

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • forecast
  • predict

Antonyms

  • miscalculate
  • misjudge