portend

Verb

Meaning

To indicate (events, misfortunes, etc.) as in future; to foreshow; to foretoken; to bode; -- now used esp. of unpropitious signs.

To stretch out before.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

foreshadow presage augur betoken bode predict threaten forecast omen foretell forebode foretoken prognosticate prefigure auspicate
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Antonyms

fair mistake conceal approachable misinterpret mumble
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Hypernyms

point signal indicate bespeak betoken

Hyponyms

threaten foreshow

Related terms

portent portentous portentive

Derivatives

portended portending

Anagrams

protend dropnet

Examples

These signs bode bad news Source: Internet

It's an understatement to say lots has changed since then, but his willingness to lead the charge, plus his guaranteed contract with Denver through 2024-25, portend good things for his participation. Source: Internet

However, certain factors may portend a poorer outcome, such as co-morbid medical conditions or initial presenting symptoms of ascites, edema, or encephalopathy. Source: Internet

It’s a major break from the way the US conducts itself at these meetings, and it could portend an even greater rift within the alliance. Source: Internet

Shane’s drinking and his wish that Esteban would get killed did portend the kid’s slide….but what the heck, he couldn’t find a golf club…… Source: Internet

Trump won Iowa by nearly 10 percentage points in 2016, so a loss or even slim win there for him this year could portend a tough go across the northern swing states. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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