Foretell and Warn

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Foretell verb - To tell of or describe beforehand.

Usage example: a 16th-century astrologer who, some claim, accurately foretold 20th-century events

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

Nearby Words: foretelling, foreteller

Warn verb - To give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk.

Usage example: the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt

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Foretell is a synonym for warn in predict topic. You can use "Foretell" instead a verb "Warn".

Nearby Words: warning, warned

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