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 /pɔːrˈtend/
Verb
1.
to be a sign that something bad is likely to happen in the future:
Example:
•
It was a deeply superstitious country, where earthquakes were commonly believed to portend the end of dynasties.
Learn This Word at Lingoland