betoken
to give evidence of; indicate: to betoken one's fidelity with a vow; a kiss that betokens one's affection.
to be or give a token or sign of; portend: a thunderclap that betokens foul weather; an angry word that betokens hostility.
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How to use betoken in a sentence
The financial burden of the war, as the full measure of it dawned upon our minds, seemed to betoken a universal bankruptcy.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockAnd Kark telling Earl Hakon his dream said he thought it might betoken a short life 61 for him.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) | Snorri SturlusonAt my last encounter they had contented themselves with following us home, but now everything seemed to betoken mischief.
Mass' George | George Manville FennCertainly her airs and graces, her plumes and jewelry, seemed to betoken that her finances were in a flourishing condition.
A Life Sentence | Adeline SergeantJohnsen was pale and had something nervous about his manner, which seemed to betoken a wish to bring the interview to a close.
Garman and Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
British Dictionary definitions for betoken
/ (bɪˈtəʊkən) /
to indicate; signify: black clothes betoken mourning
to portend; augur
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