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foretold Definition and Meaning in English (foretold definition)

verb
Synonyms:predictedprophesiedforeseen
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Foretold definition: To predict or prophesy an event before it happens, typically in the past tense or as a past participle.

Definitions of Foretold

  1. 1verb

    To predict or prophesy an event before it happens, typically in the past tense or as a past participle.

Example Sentences

“The ancient prophecy foretold the coming of a great king.”

“No one could have foretold the sudden turn of events.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveforetell
third person singularforetells
present participleforetelling
agent nounforeteller

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Foretold definition: To predict or prophesy an event before it happens, typically in the past tense or as a past participle.
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'Foretold' translates to 'foretold' in English. Foretold definition: To predict or prophesy an event before it happens, typically in the past tense or as a past participle.
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