Prefigures — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌprē-ˈfi-gyər/ pre·fig·ure

Meaning & Definition of Prefigures

Prefigures (verb)

  1. to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
  2. to picture or imagine beforehand

Prefigures (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a slight indication of beforehand

    "the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring"

    similar: adumbrates, foreruns, foreshadows, harbingers, heralds
    related: anticipates, foreknows, foresees, forecasts, foretells, predicts, prognosticates, prophesies, forewarns, augurs, bodes, forebodes, portends, presages, promises, alludes, connotes, hints, implies, insinuates, intimates, suggests

Related Entry: Prefigure (verb)

Prefigure is a different word from Prefigures. The synonyms below are for prefigure, not for prefigures.

  1. to give a slight indication of beforehand

    "the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring"

    similar: adumbrate, forerun, foreshadow, harbinger, herald
    related: anticipate, foreknow, foresee, forecast, foretell, predict, prognosticate, prophesy, forewarn, augur, bode, forebode, portend, presage, promise, allude, connote, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prefigures

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prefigures:

adumbrates, foreruns, foreshadows, harbingers, heralds

Related Words for Prefigures

anticipates, foreknows, foresees, forecasts, foretells, predicts, prognosticates, prophesies, forewarns, augurs, bodes, forebodes, portends, presages, promises, alludes, connotes, hints, implies, insinuates, intimates, suggests

Word Forms of Prefigures

Inflections: prefigured, prefiguring

Derived words: prefigurement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Prefigures

Middle English, from Late Latin praefigurare, from Latin prae- pre- + figurare to shape, picture, from figura figure

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Prefigures

What does "Prefigures" mean?

"Prefigures" means to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness. As a verb, it is defined as: to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness.

What is another word for "Prefigures"?

Other words for "Prefigures" include adumbrates, foreruns, foreshadows, harbingers and heralds. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prefigures" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prefigures"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prefigures". Common alternatives include adumbrates, foreruns, foreshadows, harbingers and heralds.

How do you use "Prefigures" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prefigures" in a sentence: "the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring".

Is "Prefigures" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prefigures" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Prefigures"?

"Prefigures" is pronounced /ˌprē-ˈfi-gyər/ and divided into syllables as pre·fig·ure.

What is the origin of the word "Prefigures"?

"Prefigures" comes from Middle English, from Late Latin praefigurare, from Latin prae- pre- + figurare to shape, picture, from figura figure. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Prefigures" meaning "to give a slight indication of beforehand"?

When "Prefigures" (verb) means to give a slight indication of beforehand, synonyms include adumbrates, foreruns, foreshadows, harbingers and heralds.