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Foretelling Definition & Meaning

foretelling
noun
  1. a statement made about the future
  2. the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means

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Frequently asked questions

What does foretelling mean?
a statement made about the future the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
What part of speech is foretelling?
Foretelling is a noun.
How many definitions does foretelling have?
Foretelling has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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