difference between 'fortell' and 'forcast'

[Ngoc Oanh]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #278 "Work and job expressions", question 9

Just remember and never ......... that some people aren't able to work even when they want to.

(a) foretell
(b) forget
(c) forfeit
(d) forecast

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #278 "Work and job expressions", answer 9

Just remember and never forget that some people aren't able to work even when they want to.

Correct answer: (b) forget
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Could you please show me the difference between "foretell" , "foresee", and"forecast"

Ngoc Oanh

[Mister Micawber]

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Foretell and forecast have the same meaning, really, but the first is more about ESP, while the second is usually associated with the weather man.

Foresee is to realize beforehand, but no one else is necessarily informed.
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who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
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