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betokened

verb

Meaning

To be a sign or indication of something; to foreshadow or signify.

Examples

The sudden silence in the room seemed to betoken a serious disagreement.
His nervous fidgeting did not betoken confidence.

Synonyms: indicate, signify, foreshadow, portend

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betokened (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈtoʊkən/

Definition

To be a sign or indication of something; to foreshadow or signify.

Examples

The sudden silence in the room seemed to betoken a serious disagreement.
His nervous fidgeting did not betoken confidence.
These ancient ruins betoken a once-thriving civilization.

How to Use betokened

betoken something (prepositional phrase): To be a sign of a particular thing. — "The rising tide may betoken a coming flood."
betoken that (prepositional phrase): To be a sign that a particular event or situation will happen. — "His silence seemed to betoken that he was unhappy with the proposal."

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