Zoeken
to betoken
01
aangeven, aanwijzen
to serve as a sign or warning that suggests or foretells a future event
Transitive: to betoken sth
Example
The distant rumble of thunder can betoken an approaching thunderstorm.
A decline in economic indicators may betoken an impending recession.
The sudden drop in barometric pressure can betoken an approaching storm.
02
uitschijnen, aangeven
to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something
Transitive: to betoken sth
Example
A sudden increase in traffic on the roads can betoken the start of rush hour.
The patient 's elevated temperature may betoken the presence of a fever.
The wilting of plants may betoken a lack of water and the need for immediate attention.
Voorbeeld
The distant rumble of thunder can betoken an approaching thunderstorm.
A decline in economic indicators may betoken an impending recession.
The sudden drop in barometric pressure can betoken an approaching storm.
The dark clouds gathering on the horizon betokened an imminent downpour.
