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betoken
[ bih-toh-kuhn ]
/ bɪˈtoʊ kən /
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verb (used with object)
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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British Dictionary definitions for betoken
betoken
/ (bɪˈtəʊkən) /
verb (tr)
to indicate; signifyblack clothes betoken mourning
to portend; augur
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