Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impend
verb
/ɪmˈpɛnd/
Definition
To be about to happen; to be imminent.
Examples
- The storm clouds began to gather, signaling that a heavy rain might impend.
- She could sense that trouble was impend, and decided to prepare for it.
- With deadlines approaching, the pressure of exams began to impend on the students.
Meaning
Impend refers to an event that is about to occur, typically something significant or serious.
Synonyms
- loom
- approach
- threaten
- imminent
