Presaged: meaning, definitions and examples

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presaged

 

[ ˈprɛseɪdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

foretelling events

To presage means to indicate or warn of a future event. It often implies a sense of foreboding or a prediction of something that is likely to happen. The term can be used in various contexts, such as literature, history, and everyday conversation. It is often associated with omens or signs that suggest an impending occurrence.

Synonyms

foretell, predict, prophesy, signal, warn.

Examples of usage

  • The dark clouds presaged a storm.
  • Her illness presaged a series of unfortunate events.
  • The sudden drop in temperature presaged the arrival of winter.
  • The singer's melancholic lyrics presaged her later struggles with fame.

Translations

Translations of the word "presaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presagiado

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित

🇩🇪 vorhergesagt

🇮🇩 diramalkan

🇺🇦 пророкував

🇵🇱 zapowiedziany

🇯🇵 予告された

🇫🇷 présagé

🇪🇸 presagiado

🇹🇷 önceden haber verilmiş

🇰🇷 예고된

🇸🇦 مُنبَئ

🇨🇿 předpovězeno

🇸🇰 predpovedané

🇨🇳 预示的

🇸🇮 napovedano

🇮🇸 fyrirframandi

🇰🇿 алдын ала айтылған

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველებული

🇦🇿 öncədən xəbər verilmiş

🇲🇽 presagiado

Etymology

The word 'presaged' originates from the Latin term 'praesagium,' which means 'foreboding' or 'omen.' It is formed from the prefix 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'sagire' meaning 'to perceive or sense.' Over time, the term was adapted into Middle English and eventually into modern English. The use of 'presage' has remained consistent throughout history, often linked to the idea of foretelling events based on signs or omens. The concept of presaging carries significant weight in various cultures and traditions, often regarded as a form of intuition or mystical foresight.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,422, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.