Meaning of the word foretelling in English

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foretelling

US /fɔːrˈtɛlɪŋ/
UK /fɔːˈtɛlɪŋ/

Noun

the action of predicting the future or a future event

Example:
Her accurate foretelling of the market crash surprised everyone.
Ancient cultures often relied on various methods of foretelling the future.

Verb

present participle of foretell

Example:
The oracle was known for foretelling significant events.
He spent his life foretelling the future through astrology.
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