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How to pronounce portend in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate
Type of indicate, betoken, point, signal, bespeak
Has types foreshow, threaten
Derivation portent

Examples of portend

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You're led to a round table with induction stoves, which portend the work ahead.
From the bloomberg.com
As Vegas is right more often than not, that doesn't portend an instant classic.
From the ocregister.com
Beyond the immediate distress, dental pain may portend future medical problems.
From the sciencedaily.com
If the result is a glut of water, that can only portend well for a thirsty world.
From the freep.com
Did Hawaii's fake BBRDW documents portend today's questions about Obama's past?
From the infowars.com
So, why now and what does it portend for any American revival of such a movement?
From the forbes.com
Not great evidence supporting the notion that past results portend the future.
From the forbes.com
Clouds building tonight will portend rain anticipated in the forecast Tuesday.
From the al.com
Such behavior does not portend well for sustained compliance with any measure.
From the washingtonpost.com
More examples
  • Bode: indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"
  • An omen (also called portent or presage) is a phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change. ...
  • To serve as a warning or omen; to signify; to denote
  • To give an omen or anticipatory sign of; indicate, signify
  • V. indicate before hand, foreshadow