betoken
be
bi
to
ˈtoʊ
tow
ken
kən
kēn
British pronunciation
/bɪˈtoʊkən/

Definition & Meaning of "betoken"in English

to betoken
01

to serve as a sign or warning that suggests or foretells a future event

Transitive: to betoken sth
example
Examples
The sudden drop in barometric pressure can betoken an approaching storm.
02

to serve as a clear signal, symptom, or indication of something

Transitive: to betoken sth
example
Examples
The patient 's elevated temperature may betoken the presence of a fever.
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