Definitions
- Describing the act of predicting or foretelling something that will happen in the future. - Referring to the ability to anticipate or foresee an event or outcome before it occurs. - Talking about the act of speaking beforehand or in advance of a particular event or situation.
- Describing the act of predicting or prophesying an event or outcome that will occur in the future. - Referring to the ability to predict or anticipate something before it happens. - Talking about the act of telling or informing someone about a future event or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve predicting or anticipating future events or outcomes.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the act of informing or telling someone about a future event.
- 3Both words are formal and not commonly used in everyday conversation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Forespeak is less common and more archaic than foretell.
- 2Meaning: Forespeak emphasizes the act of speaking beforehand or in advance, while foretell emphasizes the act of predicting or prophesying.
- 3Connotation: Forespeak has a more neutral connotation, while foretell can carry a sense of authority or supernatural power.
Remember this!
Forespeak and foretell are synonyms that both refer to the act of predicting or anticipating future events or outcomes. However, forespeak emphasizes the act of speaking beforehand or in advance, while foretell emphasizes the act of predicting or prophesying. Additionally, forespeak is less common and more archaic than foretell, and carries a more neutral connotation.
