forespeak

[fɔːrspiːk]

forespeak Definition

• 1. to predict or foretell something
• 2. to speak beforehand

Using forespeak: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forespeak" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fortune teller forespoke the future of the young couple.

• Example

  I cannot forespeak what will happen in the future.

• Example

  The meteorologist forespoke a storm coming our way.

forespeak Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forespeak

• predict
• foretell
• prophesy
• augur
• presage

Phrases with forespeak

• forespeak doom

  to predict or foretell a disastrous event

  Example

  The oracle forespoke doom for the kingdom.

• forespeak blessings

  to predict or foretell good fortune or success

  Example

  The shaman forespoke blessings for the tribe's harvest.

• forespeak one's mind

  to speak one's thoughts or opinions beforehand

  Example

  She forespoke her mind about the project during the meeting.

Origins of forespeak

from Old English 'foresprecan', meaning 'to speak beforehand'

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Summary: forespeak in Brief

The verb 'forespeak' [fɔːrspiːk] means to predict or foretell something, often used in the context of speaking beforehand. It is similar to 'predict' and 'foretell,' and can be used in phrases like 'forespeak doom' or 'forespeak blessings.'