portend — to be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔːrˈtend/
Korean meaning: 불길한 일이나 중대한 일이 일어날 징조나 전조가 되다
Korean pronunciation: 포**텐**드
Example Sentences
- The cat's sudden disappearance seemed to portend the zombie apocalypse.
- Economic indicators portend a recession next year.
- His nervous laughter portended an awkward confession about eating all the pizza.
portend
VERB//pɔːrˈtend//
to be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen
an experienced farmer points up at massive dark storm clouds gathering rapidly overhead while holding an old barometer. His worried expression shows he recognizes the dangerous signs developing in the sky. The barometer needle drops sharply as the wind picks up and lightning flickers in the distance. Animals around the farm begin acting restlessly, with chickens flocking to shelter and a dog whining anxiously. A younger farmer nearby looks concerned as the older man explains what these warning signs mean. natural signs that portend an approaching severe storm
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From Latin portendere, meaning 'to stretch forth' or 'to point ahead.' Ancient Romans believed that omens literally pointed toward future events, leading to the modern meaning 'to foretell or warn of something about to happen.'
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“The cat's sudden disappearance seemed to portend the zombie apocalypse.”
“Economic indicators portend a recession next year.”
“His nervous laughter portended an awkward confession about eating all the pizza.”
“The strange silence in the office portends major layoffs.”
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