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to presage
01
to serve as a sign or warning of a future event
Transitive: to presage a future event
Examples
The dark clouds and distant thunder presage an impending storm.
The ancient prophecy had presaged the fall of a great empire.
Presage
01
a sign that something bad will happen
Examples
The blood-red moon was seen as a presage of war.
The sudden flight of birds acted as a presage of disaster.
02
a strong inner feeling or intuition of a troubling future event
Examples
She felt a presage deep in her chest, warning her not to board the plane.
A presage of dread settled over him as he entered the courtroom.
