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foretell vs venture

venture vs foretell

foretell is not a noun while venture is a noun.

foretell and venture both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foretell No No Yes No
venture Yes No Yes No
As verbs, venture is a hypernym of foretell; that is, venture is a word with a broader meaning than foretell:
  • foretell: make a prediction about; tell in advance
  • venture: put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Other hypernyms of foretell include guess, hazard, pretend.
foretell (noun) venture (noun)
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
foretell (verb) venture (verb)
make a prediction about; tell in advance put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
indicate, as with a sign or an omen put at risk
foreshadow or presage proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Difference between foretell and venture

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