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anticipate vs foretell

foretell vs anticipate

anticipate and foretell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
anticipate No No Yes No
foretell No No Yes No
As verbs, anticipate and foretell are synonyms defined as:
  • anticipate and foretell: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Other synonyms of anticipate include call, forebode, predict, prognosticate, promise.
anticipate (verb) foretell (verb)
be a forerunner of or occur earlier than make a prediction about; tell in advance
regard something as probable or likely indicate, as with a sign or an omen
realize beforehand foreshadow or presage
make a prediction about; tell in advance
be excited or anxious about
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Difference between anticipate and foretell

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