v. Function: verb
1 to give a hint or indication of something to come FF1C; social unrest that adumbrated the revolt FF1E;
Synonyms: foreshadow, hint, prefigurate, prefigure, shadow (forth); compare SUGGEST 5
Related Words: augur, bode, forebode, foretell, portend, presage; lower, menace, threaten; symbolize, typify
Idioms: cast its shadow before
2
Synonyms: FORETELL , augur, call, forecast, portend, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, vaticinate
Related Words: argue, bespeak, betoken, indicate
3
Synonyms: SKETCH , block (out), chalk (out), characterize, draft, outline, rough (out), skeleton, skeletonize
4
Synonyms: SUGGEST 5, shadow (forth)
Related Words: denote, mean, signify
5
Synonyms: OBSCURE , becloud, cloud, darken, dim, fog, mist, murk, obfuscate, shadow