v. to predict; to see at a distance (as smth approaches one)
Var.: (xilałtǝl-)
1. kʰxilałtǝ situhui, 'I predict rain.'
2. kxilałtǝ, 'I see something at some distance.'
3. kxilałtǝlił, 'I saw you coming.'
Morph.: [<qili- (instr.looking) + altǝ (meet smn/smth)>]
Cross References: Notes: Notice the two distinct meanings of this verb. In reference to seeing someone at a distance, this verb can only be used with animate objects that are moving toward the speaker.
Ref: 69.515.1; 89.57.1; 90.454.3-455.1

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