Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prefigure
verb
/priːˈfɪɡər/
Definition
To represent or suggest something in advance; to foreshadow or indicate a future event.
Examples
- His early works often prefigure the themes he explored later in his career.
- The dark clouds seemed to prefigure a storm.
- These ancient prophecies prefigure the challenges we face today.
Meaning
Prefigure means to show or suggest something that will happen in the future, often through signs or hints.
Synonyms
- foreshadow
- foretell
- anticipate
- signal