Forespeak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔːˈspiːk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forespeak is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To foretell, to predict.
Meaning
(transitive, archaic) To foretell, to predict.
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of forspeak.
Example Sentences
chriſt foreſpeaketh his owne Death mat[thew] 16, 21
Thou haſt foreſpoke my being in theſe warres, / And ſay'ſt, it is not fit.
He [Jesus] had Iohn Baptiſt his forerunner, and cryer, foreſpoken of the Meſſiah: […]
Rejoice sister, for the same word that forespaketh trouble, doth certify us of the glory consequent.
Word Forms
- forespeaks
- forespeaking
- forespoke
- forespake
- forespoken
- forspeak
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forspeak, foresay, forehalsen, bespeak, foreshow, foretel.
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