presignify

/prɛˈsɪnɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a sign or warning of something before it happens

“The sudden drop in the market caused investors to presignify a recession.”

2. verb

to identify or indicate something beforehand, often in a subtle or indirect way

“The politician’s words seemed to presignify her decision to run for president.”

3. noun

the act of giving a sign or warning of something before it happens

“The earthquake’s presignify was a series of small tremors.”

Synonyms

  • foretell
  • predict
  • warn

Antonyms

  • catch off guard
  • surprise