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- [pawr-tend, pohr-]
- /pɔrˈtɛnd, poʊr-/
- /pɔːˈtend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pawr-tend, pohr-]
- /pɔrˈtɛnd, poʊr-/
Definitions of portend word
- verb with object portend to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does: The street incident may portend a general uprising. 1
- verb with object portend to signify; mean. 1
- transitive verb portend presage, be an omen of 1
- verb portend If something portends something, it indicates that it is likely to happen in the future. 0
- verb portend to give warning of; predict or foreshadow 0
- verb portend to indicate or signify; mean 0
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Origin of portend
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin portendere to point out, indicate, portend, variant of prōtendere to extend. See pro-1, tend1
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Parts of speech for Portend
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
portend popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
portend usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for portend
verb portend
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- adumbrate — to outline; give a faint indication of
- announce — If you announce something, you tell people about it publicly or officially.
- augur — If something augurs well or badly for a person or a future situation, it is a sign that things will go well or badly.
- auspicate — to begin or inaugurate with a ceremony intended to bring good fortune
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