harbinger (n.)

  1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

    [ Syn: forerunner , predecessor , herald , precursor ]

    harbinger (v.)

  1. foreshadow or presage

    [ Syn: announce , annunciate , foretell , herald ]

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