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prefigure

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of prefigure

to give a slight indication of beforehand

the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring

Synonyms of prefigure

adumbrate, forerun, foreshadow, harbinger, herald

Words Related to prefigure

anticipate, foreknow, foresee

forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy

augur, bode, forebode (also forbode), portend, presage, promise

allude, connote, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest

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