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- [fawr-tel, fohr-]
- /fɔrˈtɛl, foʊr-/
- /fɔːˈtel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-tel, fohr-]
- /fɔrˈtɛl, foʊr-/
Definitions of foretold word
- verb with object foretold to tell of beforehand; predict; prophesy. 1
- noun foretold Simple past form of foretell. 1
- adjective foretold predicted 1
- noun foretold Foretold is the past tense and past participle of foretell. 0
- abbreviation FORETOLD foretell 0
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Origin of foretold
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, foretell is from the Middle English word fortell. See fore-, tell1
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Parts of speech for Foretold
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foretold popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
foretold usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foretold
adj foretold
- boded — to be an omen of; portend: The news bodes evil days for him.
adjective foretold
- forecast — to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance: to forecast a heavy snowfall; to forecast lower interest rates.
- foreseen — to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow.
- prophesied — to foretell or predict.
- projected — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- expected — Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
Antonyms for foretold
adjective foretold
- unforeseen — to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow.
Top questions with foretold
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