betoken
Use Betoken in a sentence
kən verb (used with object)
1.
to give evidence of; indicate: to betoken one's fidelity with a vow; a kiss that betokens one's affection.
2.
to be or give a token or sign of; portend: a thunderclap that betokens foul weather; an angry word that betokens hostility.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to indicate; signify: black clothes betoken mourning |
| 2. | to portend; augur |
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Betoken
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is fletcherise. Does it mean:
| to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable. |
| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
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Example sentences
Presidents directions in this regard betoken a singular insight.
The appearance of those who had been in consultation did not betoken a hopeful prospect for impeachment.
Possibly the correspondent may be right, though his actions did not betoken such a purpose.
The entries in combination betoken a sale rather than a lease.
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