Entry Word: foretell

Function: verb

Meaning: to tell of or describe beforehand <a 16th century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th century events>

Synonyms augur, forecast, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy

Related Words forewarn; bode, forebode (also forbode), portend; anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee; announce, declare, proclaim

Near Antonyms recount, relate, report