pre·sage 
/ˈprɛsɪʤ/ verb
pre·sag·es; pre·saged; pre·sag·ing /ˈprɛsɪʤ/ verb [+ obj] formal : to give or be a sign of (something that will happen or develop in the future)
▪ Many investors are worried that the current slowdown could presage another recession. ▪ events that presaged the civil rights movement
▪ Many investors are worried that the current slowdown could presage another recession. ▪ events that presaged the civil rights movement
