How Do You Spell FORESPEAK?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːspiːk] (IPA)

Forespeak is a verb meaning to speak beforehand or to predict. Its phonetic transcription is /fɔrspiːk/, where the first syllable "for" sounds like the word "four", the second syllable "speak" sounds like the word "speak", and the stress falls on the first syllable. This spelling follows the common pattern in English of using the prefix "fore" to indicate "before". Forespeak was a more commonly used word in Shakespearean times, but it is still occasionally used today.

FORESPEAK Meaning and Definition

1. Forespeak, as a verb, refers to the act of expressing or predicting something in advance, especially as a form of warning or insight. It can also imply speaking before someone else or getting a word in ahead of someone. Forespeak is typically used to convey important information or provide foreknowledge that could potentially influence future decisions or actions.

   In a broader context, forespeak can also describe the act of speaking authoritatively or speaking words of power. It can be associated with delivering an official announcement or declaration, often with a significant impact or consequence.

   The term "forespeak" can find its roots in Old English, where it originated as "forsecgan." The prefix "for-" signifies "before" or "in advance," while "secgan" translates to "to say" or "to speak." This etymology reflects the essence of forespeak as communicating or uttering words before an event, outcome, or someone else's speech.

   In contemporary usage, forespeak is often employed to describe the act of foretelling or speaking about future events or outcomes with a sense of authority or foresight.

   Overall, forespeak indicates the act of speaking ahead of time, whether it be issuing a warning, providing insight, or asserting authority and power in delivering a message or announcement.

Common Misspellings for FORESPEAK

• dorespeak
• corespeak
• vorespeak
• gorespeak
• torespeak
• rorespeak
• firespeak
• fkrespeak
• flrespeak
• fprespeak
• f0respeak
• f9respeak
• foeespeak
• fodespeak
• fofespeak
• fotespeak
• fo5espeak
• fo4espeak
• forwspeak

Etymology of FORESPEAK

The word "forespeak" has its origins in Old English. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "fore-" meaning "before" or "in front of", and the verb "sprecan" meaning "to speak". This combination gives "foresprecan", which later evolved into "forespeak". The term has been used in English since the 15th century and typically refers to speaking beforehand or predicting something.

Conjugate verb Forespeak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have forespoken

you would have forespoken

he/she/it would have forespoken

we would have forespoken

they would have forespoken

I would have forespeak

you would have forespeak

he/she/it would have forespeak

we would have forespeak

they would have forespeak

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been forespeaking

you would have been forespeaking

he/she/it would have been forespeaking

we would have been forespeaking

they would have been forespeaking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would forespeak

you would forespeak

he/she/it would forespeak

we would forespeak

they would forespeak

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be forespeaking

you would be forespeaking

he/she/it would be forespeaking

we would be forespeaking

they would be forespeaking

FUTURE

I will forespeak

you will forespeak

he/she/it will forespeak

we will forespeak

they will forespeak

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be forespeaking

you will be forespeaking

he/she/it will be forespeaking

we will be forespeaking

they will be forespeaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have forespoken

you will have forespoken

he/she/it will have forespoken

we will have forespoken

they will have forespoken

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been forespeaking

you will have been forespeaking

he/she/it will have been forespeaking

we will have been forespeaking

they will have been forespeaking

IMPERATIVE

you forespeak

we let´s forespeak

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to forespeak

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was forespeaking

you were forespeaking

he/she/it was forespeaking

we were forespeaking

they were forespeaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

forespoken

PAST PERFECT

I had forespoken

you had forespoken

he/she/it had forespoken

we had forespoken

they had forespoken

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been forespeaking

you had been forespeaking

he/she/it had been forespeaking

we had been forespeaking

they had been forespeaking

PRESENT

I forespeak

you forespeak

he/she/it forespeaks

we forespeak

they forespeak

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am forespeaking

you are forespeaking

he/she/it is forespeaking

we are forespeaking

they are forespeaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

forespeaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have forespoken

you have forespoken

he/she/it has forespoken

we have forespoken

they have forespoken

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been forespeaking

you have been forespeaking

he/she/it has been forespeaking

we have been forespeaking

they have been forespeaking

SIMPLE PAST

I forespoke

you forespoke

he/she/it forespoke

we forespoke

they forespoke