verb
- to speak or mention beforehand; to predict or foretell
- to arrange or reserve in advance
Usage: archaic or literary
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The ancient oracle forespoke the fall of the kingdom.
- He forespoke his intentions to the council before the meeting.
- The signs forespoke a coming storm.
- She forespoke a table at the restaurant for the evening.
- The prophecy forespoke events that would unfold centuries later.