betoken

verb (betoken, betokens, betokened, betokening), formal

«betoken» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To be a sign of something; to show that something is true or is going to happen. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff, old-fashioned word found in classic stories and exam texts: dark clouds betoken a storm; a smile betokens friendship. In everyday talk people say «be a sign of» or «show».

Examples

Dark clouds betokened a storm. tree →
His silence betokened anger. tree →
The gift betokened her thanks. tree →
Red sky at night is said to betoken fine weather. tree →
The empty streets betokened that something was wrong. tree →
From the mountain-path came a joyous sound of some person whistling, and it betokened good humor and undaunted courage. tree →

Note

Formal and rare. Regular verb: betokened. Everyday words: show, mean, be a sign of.

On Mova

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