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presage

/pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/
Meanings
  • verb

    give an ominous or ominously impending indication of something

    - "The dark clouds presaged a storm."
    - "The economic downturn was presaged by a series of ominous signs."
  • noun

    a warning sign or omen of impending danger or misfortune

    - "The unexplained noise in the night was a presage of the burglary."
    - "The ancient prophecy was considered a presage of the apocalypse."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/



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Synonyms

foreshadow , forespell , portend
Rhymes
Words rhyming with presage
haze , maze , blaze , daze
Variants
List of all variants of presage that leads to same result
presage , presageful , presages , presaged , presager , presagers , presaging
Etymology
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late Middle English: via Latin from praesagire 'foresee, foretell', from praesagus 'foreseen, known beforehand'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'presage' comes from the Latin word 'praesagire', which means 'to foresee, to foretell'.

  2. Presage is often used interchangeably with the word 'omen'.

  3. The term 'presage' is also used in meteorology to describe a weather condition that indicates a storm is coming.

Related Concepts
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  1. omen: An omen is a sign or event that is believed to have a supernatural significance or to be an augury of things to come.

  2. prophecy: A prophecy is a prediction or foretelling of future events, especially one purporting to be inspired by a god or a supernatural power.

Culture
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In literature, presage is often used to add suspense or foreshadowing to a story. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling or intuition that something is about to happen. In art, presage can be depicted as a symbol of warning or foreboding.

How to Memorize "presage"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a dark cloud or a crystal ball giving a warning sign.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'presage' with the word 'omen' or 'warning'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-R-E-S-A-G-E: 'P' represents 'Presence of a warning sign, R' represents 'Reality of the situation', E' represents 'Events leading up to it', S' represents 'Significance of the event', A' represents 'Action needed to be taken', G' represents 'Gauging the severity of the situation', and E' represents 'Evaluating the outcome'.

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To help you remember the word 'presage', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: First, break down the word 'presage' into smaller parts, 'pre' and 'sage'. 'Pre' means 'before' and 'sage' is an old term for a wise person or a fortune teller. So, 'presage' can be thought of as a warning or sign that comes before an event, given by a wise person or a fortune teller.

2. Visualize it: Imagine a sage or a wise person standing in front of you, giving you a warning or a sign about something that will happen in the future. Visualize this image every time you see or think of the word 'presage'.

3. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word 'presage' in a sentence. For example, 'The dark clouds presaged a stormy afternoon.' or 'The sudden silence in the room presaged bad news.'

4. Associate it with something familiar: Try to associate the word 'presage' with something familiar to you. For example, you can associate it with a movie or a book title that has the word 'presage' in it. This will help you remember the word more easily.

5. Review it regularly: Finally, review the word 'presage' regularly until you feel confident that you have memorized it. You can use flashcards or a vocabulary app to help you with this.

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