foretelling

• Substantivo que designa a ação de anunciar ou predizer o futuro, bem como a arte ou o ato de profetizar, muitas vezes por meios sobrenaturais.

A noun referring to a statement or prediction about the future, or the act or art of prophesying, often through supernatural means.

1. Prediction or prophecyB2formal

   A statement or declaration about what will happen in the future.

   Previsão

   • Her foretelling of the economic downturn proved accurate.
   • Ancient texts contain many foretellings of natural disasters.
   • The foretelling of his victory was met with skepticism.

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2. Art of prophecyC1formal

   The practice or ability to predict future events, often through supernatural or mystical means.

   Arte da adivinhação

   • The oracle was known for her skill in foretelling.
   • Many cultures have traditions of foretelling through dreams.
   • He dismissed her claims as mere foretelling without evidence.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de prever ou profetizar um acontecimento ou desfecho futuro.

A verb used to indicate the act of predicting or prophesying a future event or outcome.

verbo irregular

1. Predict the futureC1formal

   To say what will happen in the future, often based on prophecy or supernatural insight.

   Predizer o futuro

   • The oracle foretold the fall of the kingdom.
   • Ancient texts foretell a great flood.
   • No one can foretell the outcome of the election with certainty.

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