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   be·to·ken

   /bəˈtōk(ə)n/

   verb

   • 1. be a sign of; indicate: literary "she wondered if his cold, level gaze betokened indifference or anger"
   • ▪ be a warning or indication of (a future event): literary "the falling comet betokened the true end of Merlin's powers" Similar indicatebe an indication ofsignifybe a sign ofbe evidence ofevidencemanifestmeandenoterepresentshowdemonstratebespeakinformal:spellpresageportendaugurbe an omen ofbe a sign ofbe a warning ofwarn ofbodeforeshadowforetellprophesybe a harbinger ofheraldliterary:foretokenforebodeharbinger

   Word Origin Old Englishbetācnian, from be- (as an intensifier) + tācnian ‘signify’, of Germanic origin; related to token.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBETOKEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Betoken is an old verb that means to mean something or be a sign of something. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and examples from literature and the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • Polski

     betoken definicja: 1. to mean something or be a sign of...

   • English (US)

     to mean something or be a sign of something. Synonyms. bode...

   • Betoken in Simplified Chinese

     BETOKEN translate: 预示；表示. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Translate to Traditional Chinese

     BETOKEN translate: 預示；表示. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › betokenBetoken Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Betoken is a verb that means to typify beforehand or to give evidence of something. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › betokenBETOKEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to betoken one's fidelity with a vow; a kiss that betokens one's affection. to be or give a token or sign of; portend: a thunderclap that betokens foul weather; an angry word that betokens hostility.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › betokenBetoken - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   /bɪˈtoʊkən/ IPA guide. Other forms: betokened; betokens; betokening. A dark sky full of clouds might betoken a thunderstorm. In other words, the clouds indicate or point to the fact that a thunderstorm is on its way.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBETOKEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Betoken is an old verb that means to mean something or be a sign of something. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and translations, and compare it with related words.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › betokenBetoken - definition of betoken by The Free Dictionary

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   Betoken means to indicate, signify, or portend something. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this verb, as well as its synonyms and translations in different languages.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBETOKEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Betoken means to indicate, signify, or portend something. It is a formal verb that can be used with nouns like token, sign, or omen. See the word origin, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.