Portend

//pɔɹˈtɛnd//

Word Type

Verb

The word "portend" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

portender portendment portention

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bespeak betoken indicate point signal

Related Terms

harbinger portent portentive portentous

Related Terms

denote harbinger omen portent portentive portentous signify warning

Synonym Network

bode foreshadow presage

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