Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portend
verb
/pɔːrˈtɛnd/
Definition
To indicate or signify something that is going to happen in the future, often something unpleasant or significant.
Examples
- The dark clouds seemed to portend a storm.
- The sudden drop in temperature can portend an incoming blizzard.
- The politician’s resignation may portend a shift in the party’s direction.
Meaning
Portend refers to the act of warning or foreshadowing a future event, typically something bad or troubling.
Synonyms
- Foretell
- Predict
- Augur
- Signify
- Foreshadow
