presage

²pre·sage

verb \ˈpre-sij, pri-ˈsāj\

pre·sagedpre·sag·ing

Definition of PRESAGE

transitive verb

1

: to give an omen or warning of : foreshadow

2

: foretell, predict

intransitive verb

: to make or utter a prediction

— pre·sag·er noun, obsolete

Examples of PRESAGE

1. Many investors are worried that the current slowdown could presage another recession.
2. events that presaged the civil rights movement

First Known Use of PRESAGE

1562

Related to PRESAGE

Synonyms: augur, call, forecast, predict, foretell, prognosticate, prophesy, read, vaticinate

Related Words: alert, caution, forewarn, warn; bode, forebode (also forbode), portend, promise; anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee; announce, declare, herald, proclaim

Near Antonyms: describe, narrate, recite, recount, relate, report, tell

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