to betoken
1
9.3
- verb
- /bɪˈtoʊkən/
- Archaic
:
indicar
- According to the Alexandrian Physiologus, the phoenix betokens life eternal.
And of course the Shamrock been green, it betokened greenness been something, but his own color was blue.
- And of course the Shamrock been green, it betokened greenness been something, but his own color was blue.
Examples
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In whatever oblique way, that betokens a religious aspect of the scientist's reputation in America.
Academic text (1999) -
His almond-shaped eyes betokened something very like benediction.
Fiction book (2002) -
The mound's internal architecture betokens its purpose.
Academic text (2002) -
If so, though, what might the visitation have betokened?
Fiction book (2002) -
They have, besides, a little of that hesitation which betokens those who are not quite sure of the welcome they will receive.
Academic text (2017) -
I hasten to add that my introduction to golf hardly betokened my parents' affluence or social position.
Academic text (1991) -
Yet, the cypress was placed in cemeteries because it betokened immortality, as much as because of its grave image.
Academic text (1993) -
Buck's deepening quarrel with assumptions of Western superiority betokened other, more fundamental doubts as well.
Academic text (2003) -
Indeed, it carries a hint of understanding and a whiff of past chicanery; at the very least, it betokens curiosity while suggesting, perhaps, Alisa's inner wish to exploit the possibilities of Celestina's visit on behalf of her marriageable daughter.
Academic text (1995) -
The dark clouds betokened a storm that was about to arrive.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To show or direct attention to something
834
2.7
Show or suggest that something is likely true
812
3.0
To say what will happen in the future
138
3.0
To show that something exists or may happen
82
3.7
To be a sign of something, often by a word, action or symbol
54
2.5
To say what will probably happen using information, for example about weather or business
41
7.0
To say what will happen in the future
16
6.2
To give a small sign that something will happen in the future
16
7.2
To be a sign that something good or bad will happen
13
8.4
To show that something, often bad, will probably happen
6
9.3
Show that something has a certain quality
5
8.8
To show that something bad will happen
4
8.6
To be a sign that something will happen
3
9.3
To say what will happen in the future using clues
1
8.0
To be a sign that something will happen later
To say what will happen by reading signs
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Etymology
Betoken comes from the parts be- and token, and token means 'sign' or 'mark'. So to betoken something is to 'be a sign of' it or to show that it is happening.