Foretell and Promise

Foretell

Foretell verb - To tell of or describe beforehand.
Usage example: a 16th-century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th-century events

Promise is a synonym for foretell. In some cases you can use "Promise" instead a verb "Foretell".

Nearby Words: foretelling, foreteller

Promise

Promise verb - To show signs of a favorable or successful outcome.
Usage example: given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show

Foretell is a synonym for promise. You can use "Foretell" instead a verb "Promise".

Common collocations

action foretell action promise action
future foretell future promise future
times foretell times promise times
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