Fore‐tell″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Foretold (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Foretelling.] To predict; to tell before occurence; to prophesy; to foreshow.
Deeds then undone my faithful tongue foretold. Pope.
Prodigies, foretelling the future eminence and luster of his character. C. Middleton.
Syn. — To predict; prophesy; prognosticate; augur.