foretell
verb (used with object)
to tell of beforehand; predict; prophesy.
foretelling
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present participleof foretell.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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While foretelling his imminent death, Christ tells his followers: “Walk while ye have the light.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
In the dark recesses of the U.S. economy, price pressures are bubbling up and foretelling another wave of inflation.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Critics have heaped praise on the new comedy series from Detectorists creator Mackenzie Crook, which follows a man who creates tiny creatures capable of foretelling the future and answering any question.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
A foretelling of last earthly smells, whether for the hunted or the hunter.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
He had the power both of foretelling the future and of changing his shape at will.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
