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Portend (verb)
To serve as a warning or omen of.
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Portend (verb)
To signify; to denote.
“Let it be known that the Rapture portends the End of Days.”
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Portent (noun)
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
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Portent (noun)
A portending; significance
“a howl of dire portent”
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Portent (noun)
Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
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Portend (verb)
be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen
“the eclipses portend some major events”
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Portent (noun)
a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen
“many birds are regarded as being portents of death”
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Portent (noun)
future significance
“an omen of grave portent for the tribe”
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Portent (noun)
an exceptional or wonderful person or thing
“what portent can be greater than a pious notary?”