foreteller
Translation
foreteller, soothsayer, prophet
Examples
The old woman was known as a foreteller of fortunes.
The old woman was known as a foreteller of fortunes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) foreteller ((of sth.)) a person who tells what will happen in the future She was a foreteller of future events.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prophet, soothsayer, oracle, seer
Etymology
From the verb 'foretell' + the suffix '-er'. 'Foretell' itself is 'fore-' (before) + 'tell'. So, a foreteller is one who 'tells before'.
Memory Tips
A 'foreteller' is someone who can 'tell' you something 'fore' (before) it happens.