foretell v. + Add to list US //fɔɹˈtɛɫ// UK //fɔːtˈɛl// fore·tell SynonymsEtymology Synonyms announceannunciateanticipatecallforebodeharbingerheraldpredictprognosticatepromiseOriginMEforetellen→ENforetell c. 1300, from Middle English foretellen, equivalent to fore- + tell.