1. the act of predicting or prophesying future events

1. present participle of foretell; predicting or announcing something before it happens

Examples

• The ancient oracle was famous for her foretelling of major events.
• His foretelling of the storm proved accurate when it hit the next day.
• The book contains many examples of foretelling in different cultures.
• She was foretelling disaster long before anyone else saw the warning signs.
• The economist’s foretelling of the market crash made headlines.
• Local legends speak of a witch capable of foretelling the future.
• His dreams seemed to be foretelling important changes in his life.