betoken








verb (used with object)

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

verb (tr)

  1. to indicate; signifyblack clothes betoken mourning
  2. to portend; augur
v.

late 12c., from be- + Old English tacnian “to signify,” from tacn “sign” (see token). Related: Betokened; betokening.

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