Meaning of the word portend in English
What does portend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
portend
US /pɔːrˈtend/
UK /pɔːˈtend/
Verb
to be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
Example:
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The dark clouds portend a heavy storm.
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Does this drop in the stock market portend a financial crisis?