CEFR C1

portend

verb

Meaning

Be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature seemed to portend a harsh winter.
Ancient prophecies often claimed to portend future events with great accuracy.

Synonyms: foretell, presage, augur, bode

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portend (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

Definition

Be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature seemed to portend a harsh winter.
Ancient prophecies often claimed to portend future events with great accuracy.
Economists are debating whether the recent market instability will portend a recession.

How to Use portend

portend something (collocation): To be a sign of a future event or outcome. — "The unusual migration patterns of birds often portend a shift in climate."

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