foretell, predict, forecast, prophesy, prognosticate mean to tell beforehand. foretell applies to the telling of the coming of a future event by any procedure or any source of information.
Also know, what tense is foretold?
past tense
Secondly, what is the difference between foretell and predict? As verbs the difference between predict and foretell
is that predict is to state, or make something known in advance, especially using inference or special knowledge while foretell is to predict; to tell the future before it occurs; to prophesy.
Also know, what is the antonym of foretold?
| unforeseen | unexpected |
|---|---|
| unanticipated | accidental |
| surprising | unplanned |
| sudden | astonishing |
| abrupt | unpredicted |
What is the meaning of before hand?
in anticipation; in advance; ahead of time: We should have made reservations beforehand. I hope to be beforehand with my report.
