English Synonym Finder

foretell

Definitions

To predict or prophesy the future.

To serve as a sign or warning of a future event.

Examples

The ancient scrolls were said to foretell the coming of a great storm.

It is impossible for anyone to accurately foretell the future of the stock market.

The dark clouds began to foretell the arrival of a heavy downpour.

Synonyms

predict forecast prophesy augur presage portend divine

Antonyms

conceal hide ignore misinterpret miscalculate obscure suppress