prefigure

"The robin in early spring is often a harbinger of warmer weather. "

"The upcoming company merger was prefigured by months of closed-door meetings between the CEOs. "

"The kitchen renovation took several weeks. "

"The picnic was canceled because of the sudden rainstorm. "

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

"The hero's childhood struggles in the story prefigure the much greater challenges he will face as an adult leader. "

"Tithing is both a quranic and biblical virtue."

"Chill before serving."

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

"The old building is slowly crumbling because no one is taking care of it. "

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."