Definitions for foretells

foretells fore·tell

Spelling: [fawr-tel, fohr-]
IPA: /fɔrˈtɛl, foʊr-/

Foretells is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 324 anagrams from letters in foretells (eefllorst).

Definitions for foretells

verb (used with object)

  1. to tell of beforehand; predict; prophesy.

Origin of foretells

First recorded in 1250-1300, foretell is from the Middle English word fortell. See fore-, tell1

Examples for foretells

This year there has been only one fuzzy paparazzi photo of the pair and even it seemed to foretell the end.

A strange thing in the air that is said, in these parts, to foretell calamity.

All was not well, and how it would end, even this master politician could not foretell.

Where or when they would eat in the valleys of the Ranges no one could foretell.

And they do often foretell the most wonderful things; I know they do.

He cultivated the society of scholars, could interpret signs and foretell the future.

On the other hand, to dream of an onion is supposed in some parts to foretell sickness.

The growing theme of anti-establishment sites might just foretell the months ahead.

Indeed, to this hour I have a lingering belief that cats can foretell the weather.

Few of us can foretell what may or may not happen under heaven.

Word Value for foretells
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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