Foretell (verb)

1. Tell beforehand; predict or announce in advance.
2. Indicate or portend something in the future.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english foretellan, from fore- "before" + tellan "tell".

Examples:

1. The old man foretold a great change that was coming.
2. The vision foretold a great tragedy that would befall the kingdom.
3. The stars foretold a bright future for the young couple.
4. The dream foretold a great victory for the army.
5. The prophecy foretold the coming of a great leader who would change the world.