What Does the Word Pretell Means?

to state or make a declaration about in advance, esp on a reasoned basis; foretell.

Do people still say pray tell?

Usage notes

The phrase is now, however, usually used ironically to emphasize the unacceptability of something, especially when highlighting a logical fallacy.

What does the word ther mean?

often thero-, word-forming element meaning "beast," from Greek thēr "wild beast, beast of prey," from PIE root *ghwer- "wild beast." Also therio-, from Greek thērion "wild animal, hunted animal."

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