Definitions for: Betoken

[v] indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"
[v] be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

Webster (1913) Definition: Be*to"ken, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Betokened; p. pr. &
vb. n. Betokening.]
1. To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or
tokens.

A dewy cloud, and in the cloud a bow . . .
Betokening peace from God, and covenant new.
--Milton.

2. To foreshow by present signs; to indicate something future
by that which is seen or known; as, a dark cloud often
betokens a storm.

Syn: To presage; portend; indicate; mark; note.

Synonyms: augur, auspicate, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate

See Also: bespeak, betoken, foreshow, indicate, mark, point, signal, tell, threaten

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