to be a sign that something will develop badly or well
predictor
a uniformed porter at the entrance to a hotel, large shop etc
person carrying information to another
a sign of what is to follow; a person who prepares for the coming of another person or thing
messenger, herald
to live (and die) before
go ahead of
a person (formerly) making public announcements for, and carrying messages from, a ruler
omen, messenger
to make a person known to another, usually by giving her or his name
make known; present
(of prices) the lowest at which goods are to be sold
make known; present
a person who leads; a business, design, country etc that has first place (in a competition, set of statistics etc)
person who guides
(something, a happening, regarded as) a sign of something good or warning of evil fortune
sign of something to come
to be a sign or warning of (a future event etc)
foreshadow, indicate
an omen
indication, forewarning
to come or go before (another or others) in time, place or order
go ahead of
a person or thing coming before and as a sign of what is to follow
something that indicates outcome or event beforehand
a mark, object, symbol etc used to represent something: 'mathematical sings' such as '+', '-', 'x', '?'; a word or words, design etc on a board or plate to give a warning, or to give direction; to write (one's name) on (a letter, application form etc)
indication, evidence
a strong feeling or reaction
indication, forewarning