What is another word for prefigure?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪfˈɪɡə] (IPA) 
Prefigure is a word that refers to the act of representing or anticipating something before it happens. It is often used in the context of prophecy or divination. Synonyms for prefigure include foreshadow, portend, prophesy, foretell, forecast, augur, presage, indicate, and forebode. Each of these words conveys the idea of predicting or foretelling something that is yet to come. Prefigure can also be used in a broader sense to describe the act of setting the stage or laying the groundwork for something, in which case synonyms might include anticipate, pave the way, and prepare.
