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foretold

/foʊɹ.toʊld/

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

Examples :

"The old woman foretold that it would rain tomorrow, and her predictions are usually correct. "
future supernatural time theology astrology

Related Words

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occurs verb

/əˈkɜːz/ /əˈkɝz/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

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correct adjective

/kəˈɹɛkt/

Free from error; true; accurate.

"The teacher's answer was correct. "

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future noun

/ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/

The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.

"My daughter is excited about her future plans for college. "

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predict noun

/pɹɪˈdɪkt/

A prediction.

"The weather predict for tomorrow is rain. "

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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predictions noun

/prɪˈdɪkʃənz/

A statement of what will happen in the future.

"The weather forecast's predictions for tomorrow are sunny skies and warm temperatures. "

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prophesy verb

/ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/

To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.

"The ancient teacher prophesied that the student would become a great leader. "

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tomorrow noun

/təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɑɹoʊ/

The day after the present day.

"Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. "

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successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

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fortune noun

/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ /ˈfɔɹtʃun/

Destiny, especially favorable.

"She read my fortune. Apparently I will have a good love life this week, but I will have a bad week for money."