Predicted or announced something that would happen in the future.
From 'fore-' (before, in advance) plus 'told' (past tense of tell). An old English word combining the idea of advance knowledge with speaking or telling.
In stories and history, someone who 'foretold' events seemed magical or prophetic—but really they were making educated guesses based on patterns, showing that prediction isn't magic, just careful observation.
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