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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