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foreshow

/fɔːˈʃəʊ/ verb

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  1. To show in advance; to foretell, predict.
  2. To foreshadow or prefigure.

noun

  1. A manifestation in advance; a prior indication.

Origin

From Middle English foreschewen, from Old English forescēawian (“to foreshow, foresee; preordain, decree, appoint; provide, furnish with”), equivalent to fore- + show. Cognate with Dutch voorschouwen, German vorschauen.

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