1. to show or suggest beforehand; to foreshadow or anticipate
Usage: present participle of prefigure

Examples

• The dark clouds were prefiguring the storm that would arrive later.
• Her early paintings were prefiguring the artistic style she would become famous for.
• The economic indicators were prefiguring a recession.
• The author’s first novel was prefiguring themes that would appear throughout her career.
• Ancient myths were prefiguring many modern stories.
• The prototype was prefiguring the final design of the product.