To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
To predict or foresee.
To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand (often used in a Biblical context).
That which prefigures or appears to predict; a harbinger.