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."

Synonyms of presage

Words with a similar meaning to presage:

• foreshadow
• portend
• augur
• foretell

Antonyms of presage

Words with the opposite meaning to presage:

• disprove
• belie

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