foreshadow

Phonetic Respelling: [ fawr-shad-oh, fohr- ]

Definition:

v. to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure

Sentence:

An author may foreshadow an event by giving a hint in advance.

More example sentences:

An author may foreshadow an event by giving a hint in advance.

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What does this line Della says about her teacher, "I don't think I'd ever trust her", foreshadow in the story?

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What clue does the author give to foreshadow the Princesse's real character?

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Synonyms:

foretell; prognosticate; portend; forecast; predict

Antonyms:

history

Foreshadow rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • bladow
  • haddow
  • ladow
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • alzado
  • mcadow
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • colorado
  • overshadow