portend

Meanings

• verb

  indicate or suggest that something will happen, especially something unpleasant or ominous

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Pronunciation

1. /pɔːˈtɛnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

foreshadow , presage

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with portend
mend , tend , lend , send

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Variants

List of all variants of portend that leads to same result
portend , portended , portending , portends

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Forms

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The past tense of 'portend' is 'portended'. There are no other known forms for this word.

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Etymology

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from the Old English word 'portendan', meaning 'to carry forth, announce, or indicate'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'portend' is related to the word 'portent', which means a sign or an omen.

2. The word 'portend' is often used in the context of fortune-telling and divination.

3. The verb 'portend' comes from the Old English word 'portendan', which means 'to carry forth, announce, or indicate'.

4. The past tense of 'portend' is 'portended'. There are no other known forms for this word.

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Related Concepts

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1. omen: An omen is a sign or an event that is believed to have a supernatural significance, and to indicate the will of a god or the future.

2. prophecy: A prophecy is a prediction of future events, especially one made under inspiration or by a person claimed to be a prophet.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'portend' is often used to describe omens or signs of future events. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches' prophecies portend the downfall of Macbeth's kingdom.

How to Memorize "portend"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal ball or a tarot card that reveals future events. Visualize the word 'portend' written in bold letters above the image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portend' with the word 'ominous'. Think of the word 'portend' as a warning or a sign of something to come.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Portends of the future are often ominous'. This mnemonic helps you remember the meaning of the word 'portend'.

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