Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foretold
verb
/fɔːrˈtoʊld/
Definition
to tell about something before it happens
Examples
- The prophecy foretold the arrival of a great leader.
- She had a dream that foretold her upcoming adventure.
- The signs in the sky seemed to foretold of a coming storm.
Meaning
Foretold refers to the act of predicting or announcing an event before it occurs. It often implies knowledge about future events, sometimes based on signs or omens.
Synonyms
- predicted
- prophesied
- foreseen
- anticipated
- forewarned