What is "portend" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does portend mean in English? Meaning of portend definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "portend" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "portend": indicate by signs

Verb

  • Meaning: indicate by signs
  • Example: These signs bode bad news
  • Synonyms: augur auspicate betoken bode forecast foreshadow foretell omen portend predict prefigure presage prognosticate
  • Hyponyms: foreshow threaten
  • Hypernyms: bespeak betoken indicate point signal
  • Pronunciation in US: /pɔrˈtɛnd/, /poʊrˈtɛnd/

    Pronunciation in UK: /pɔːˈtɛnd/

    Synonyms:

    predict, augur, foretell, presage, bespeak, harbinger, omen, hint, read, prophesy, betoken, adumbrate, forecast, herald, forebode, call, promise, prognosticate, threaten, forewarn, bode, foreshow, be in the cards, crystal-ball, foretoken, have a hunch, point to, premonish, see coming, warn of,

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    portend in English: portend
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