Presage

usgb/ˈpresɪdʒ/
verb

To be a sign that something will happen in the future, usually something unpleasant.

The economic troubles of the past few months presage a difficult year for the company.
Visual representation of "presage" - To be a sign that something will happen in the future, usually something unpleasant.

Often appears as...

  • presage a downturn
  • presage conflict

Usage tips

Formal

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Negative Tone

Often implies a negative outcome or warning of something bad coming.

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Dark clouds presage a storm.
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Literary Use

Common in literature to create suspense or foreshadow events.

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The eerie silence that fell over the city presaged the calamity to come.
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Specific Context

Best used when discussing specific events rather than general situations.

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The politician's reluctance to speak presaged his resignation.
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