CEFR B2

presage

verb

Meaning

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad or unpleasant, will happen.

Examples

The sudden drop in the stock market seemed to presage an economic downturn.
His unusual silence presaged trouble.

Synonyms: foreshadow, portend, augur, foretell

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presage (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

Definition

To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad or unpleasant, will happen.

Examples

The sudden drop in the stock market seemed to presage an economic downturn.
His unusual silence presaged trouble.
The ancient prophecies were believed to presage the arrival of a new king.

How to Use presage

presage something (prepositional phrase): To be a sign of a future event. — "The unusual weather patterns presage a difficult harvest."

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