To predict or foretell, originally as an expression of the will or intent of God or a god. Also more… transitive. With simple object.

Used by Wyclif in the sense of ‘set a mark upon’ (Latin signare), and ‘presage, predict, prophesy’.

transitive. To prophesy or predict (a future event or situation).

To foretell, to prophesy. Chiefly transitive with direct object or with that.

transitive. To reveal (something specific in the future); to foretell, predict. Obsolete.

transitive. To ordain, decree; to prophesy. Usually in passive with dummy it as subject, e.g. It was written in the stars.

transitive. To signify (something) to be an omen; to presage, forebode, or prophesy; (also) to wish (a particular outcome, as good or ill luck). Also…

To divine or prognosticate (what is destined to happen). (Cf. destiny, n. 1b.)

transitive and intransitive. To prophesy beforehand. (Frequent in 16–17th centuries.)

To announce beforehand, prophesy. Obsolete.

transitive. To foretell, predict, prognosticate, or prophesy (a future event).