Synonyms for foresay

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ordain · foretell

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To decree; ordain; appoint.

Forms

Past participle

foresaid
e.g. foresaid → ordained…

Example sentences

• ordain The bishop's role includes the power to select, ordain, and supervise ministers.
• foretell It's completely impossible to foretell his reaction.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

ordain²

8 letters

foretell²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ordain² = 2 syllables).