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divination

/ˌdɪvɨˈneɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events.

Examples :

"The fortune teller used tarot cards for divination, hoping to reveal what the future held. "
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Related Words

Illustration foretelling

foretelling verb

/fɔːrˈtelɪŋ/ /fɔːrˈtɛlɪŋ/

To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

"The fortune teller claimed she was foretelling my future based on the cards. "

Illustration officially

officially adverb

/əˈfɪʃəli/

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

Illustration preternatural

preternatural adjective

/ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/

Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.

"The child had a preternatural ability to solve complex math problems at just five years old. "

Illustration foreseeing

foreseeing verb

/fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/ /fɔːrˈsiːŋ/

To be able to see beforehand: to anticipate; predict.

"The weather forecasters are foreseeing a rainy day tomorrow, so I should bring an umbrella. "

Illustration promotion

promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

Illustration prediction

prediction noun

/pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/

A statement of what will happen in the future.

"The weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be tomorrow. "

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discovering verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Illustration revealed

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

Illustration divining

divining verb

/dɪˈvaɪnɪŋ/

To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.

"The fortune teller was divining the future success of the student in her upcoming exams. "

Illustration released

released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

Illustration apparent

apparent adjective

/əˈpæ.ɹənt/

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

"The damage to the car was apparent from the large dent in the side. "

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indication noun

/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/

Act of pointing out or indicating.

"The teacher's pointing to the answer on the board was a clear indication of the correct solution. "