Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: portend
IPA transcription: [pɔɹt'ɛnd]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict
    Meaning: indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"
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