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foretell in Latin

foretell in Latin is cano, divino, praedico — foretell means to predict or announce something before it happens.

foretell in Latin

cano
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
divino
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
praedico
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
praeloquor
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
vaticinor
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
ōminor
verb
(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

What does "foretell" mean?

  1. verb To predict or announce something before it happens.
    "The old prophecy seemed to foretell the city's downfall."
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foretell in a sentence

  • The old prophecy seemed to foretell the city's downfall.
  • No one could foretell how the election would turn out.

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What is "foretell" in Latin?

"foretell" in Latin is cano, divino, praedico. foretell means: To predict or announce something before it happens.

How do you use "foretell" in a sentence?

Example: "The old prophecy seemed to foretell the city's downfall." In Latin, "foretell" is cano, divino, praedico.

Are there other ways to say "foretell" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "foretell": cano, divino, praedico, praeloquor, vaticinor, ōminor.

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