1. signs or indications of something that will happen in the future; omens
Usage: formal; literary

1. to serve as a sign or indication of something that will happen; to foreshadow
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The dark clouds were foretokens of the approaching storm.
• Ancient cultures often interpreted unusual animal behavior as foretokens of disaster.
• The economist saw the declining sales figures as foretokens of a recession.
• Her restless sleep foretokens trouble ahead.
• The sudden silence in the forest foretokens danger.
• Many believed the comet’s appearance foretokens significant change.
• The old sailor recognized the wind patterns as foretokens of rough seas.