Portend
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔːˈtɛnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Portend is a verb meaning (transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.
Meaning
(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To signify; to denote.
Example Sentences
Let it be known that the Rapture portends the End of Days.
Margo vomits at her waitressing job without realizing what it portends.
A kingdom they portend thee, but what kingdom, / Real or allegoric, I discern not; Nor when: eternal sure--as without end,
How alive these poems are with the visual specifics of what he so closely observes, how full of elegance, terror and hope. They portend a poet of major craft, of deep feeling, and of fine intelligence.
Word Forms
- portends
- portending
- portended
Synonyms for portend
Depending on context, synonyms include foreshadow, presage, augur, omen, foretell, forecast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bode, presage, omen, foretell, foreshadow, prognosticate.
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