
Foretell
Future Events
Use 'foretell' when talking about events expected to happen in the future, not past events.

The folklore foretells that a hero will emerge to save our land.
Not Certainty
'Foretell' does not mean the event will definitely happen; it implies a prediction or expectation.

The fortune teller foretells that I will travel abroad, but it's not certain.
Often Fictional
'Foretell' is common in mythical, fantastical, or literary contexts, less so in everyday conversation.

Ancient scriptures often foretell the coming of a chosen one.
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AnticipateAugurDivineForecastPortendPredictPresageProphecy
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