English noun: harbinger | |||
1. | harbinger (communication) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone | ||
Synonyms | forerunner, herald, precursor, predecessor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | indicant, indication | ||
English verb: harbinger | |||
1. | harbinger (communication) foreshadow or presage | ||
Synonyms | announce, annunciate, foretell, herald | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tell | ||