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Foretell (Verb)

Foreshadow or presage.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The old sage's words seemed to foretell the coming disaster that would soon ravage the land.
The ancient prophecy foretold the arrival of a great leader who would bring peace to the warring nations.
The eerie howling wind appeared to foretell the impending storm that was about to unleash its fury.
The dying man's last words seemed to foretell the unexpected betrayal that would soon shake the entire kingdom.
The comet's unusual trajectory foretold a catastrophic event that would alter the course of human history.

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen; "These signs bode bad news".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The wise old man's words seemed to foretell an impending disaster, one that would change the course of their lives forever.
The signs in the stars foretold of a catastrophic event that would soon engulf the entire city.
The eerie howling of the wind foretold a night of darkness and terror for the lonely traveler.
The strange occurrences in the abandoned house seemed to foretell the return of a malevolent spirit.
The prophecy foretold a great battle between good and evil, one that would decide the fate of the world.

Make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The ancient Greek Oracle was believed to foretell the future of those who sought her counsel.
Using satellite imaging and computer simulations, scientists can foretell the trajectory of a hurricane with surprising accuracy.
A popular news magazine attempted to foretell the outcome of the presidential election, but their predictions were proven wrong.
Astrologers claim to foretell a person's destiny based on the positions of the stars and planets at birth.
Some people believe that reading tea leaves can foretell one's future, but this practice is not supported by scientific evidence.