betokening

Meanings

• Verb

  To signify or indicate something, often serving as a warning or a symbol.

  - "The cloud betokened rain."
  - "His behavior betokened a deep-rooted problem."

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Synonyms

forebode , portend , presage , indicate , mark , note

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Variants

List of all variants of betokening that leads to same result
betoken , betokened , betokening , betokens

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to point to' or 'indicate' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'betokening' comes from the Old English word 'beteogan', which means 'to point to' or 'indicate'.

2. In Shakespeare's time, 'betokening' was often used to describe the way that a person's appearance or behavior could reveal their true feelings or intentions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symbolism: Betokening is often used in the context of symbolism, where an object or action represents something else.

2. Portent: A betokening can be considered a portent or an omen, indicating future events.

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Culture

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In literature, 'betokening' has been used to convey ominous or symbolic meanings, often signaling a change or development in a character or situation.

How to Memorize "betokening"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sign or symbol pointing to an object or situation to remember the meaning of 'betokening'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'betokening' with the idea of a warning sign or a symbol, to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bring To Okken Omegas' to remember the meaning of 'betokening': Bring To Okken Omegas = Betokening = To Signify or Indicate

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