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prefigure

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Prefigure (verb) means to give an early sign of something that will happen later.

verb

1

To give an early sign of something that will happen later.

2

To guess or sense that something will happen before it does.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This word came into English via Middle English prefiguren, from Latin praefigurare, from figurare (“to shape, picture”).

Synonyms

presage augur auspicate bode foretell foreshadow prognosticate predict forecast portend betoken omen

Related words

point figure expected expect promise signal indicate estimate

Rhymes for prefigure

pure cure sure azure nature future manure secure impure injure figure allure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of prefigure?

"prefigure" (verb) means to give an early sign of something that will happen later.

What is another word for prefigure?

Other words for "prefigure" include presage, augur, auspicate, bode, foretell, foreshadow.

What are the different meanings of prefigure?

"prefigure" has 2 main meanings: 1. To give an early sign of something that will happen later; 2. To guess or sense that something will happen before it does.

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