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[ verb ] indicate by signs

Synonyms

predict bode augur presage forecast foretell prefigure omen betoken foreshadow prognosticate auspicate

Examples

"These signs bode bad news"

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

Kate tried to contain her curiosity and foreboding at what the letter portended , at what involvement existed for Juanita .

Related terms

bespeak threaten prophesy omen prognosis auspice

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Rhymes with

tend pretend attend penned contend end trend append spend intend ascend offend amend bend distend extend friend comprehend apprehend overextend suspend commend unbend recommend send mend lend wend fend transcend blend expend misspend befriend hornblende depend impend descend defend misspend godsend exboyfriend condescend boyfriend pitchblende bookend girlfriend dividend overspend weekend

Phonetic and Homophones

P AO0 R T EH1 N D

Similar Spelling

portent Portunidae portentous Portnoy Portner Portman portion Portunus Parten

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