portending

Meanings

• verb

  indicating or suggesting that something will happen, especially something unpleasant or ominous

• verb

  predicting or foreshadowing a future event or condition

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Synonyms

foreshadow , presage

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with portending
ending , mending , blending , bending

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Homophones

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1. portending (en) : indicating or suggesting that something will happen
   

2. portending (en) : carrying or transporting
   

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Variants

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portend , portended , portending , portends

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Forms

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portends, portended, portending

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Etymology

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comes from the Old French word 'porter' meaning 'to carry' and the suffix '-ing' which indicates a continuous or ongoing action

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Trivia

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1. The word 'portending' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cases, a portent can be a good sign, such as a rainbow after a drought, which is a sign of hope and renewal.

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Related Concepts

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1. foreshadowing: the representation of an event or situation in a work of art, literature, or drama before it occurs in the narrative

2. omens: signs or symbols that are believed to indicate the presence or approach of something, especially something supernatural or significant

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Culture

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In literature, portending is often used to create suspense and build tension. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches' prophecies are portentous, suggesting that Macbeth's ambition and desire for power will lead to his downfall. In art, images of ominous clouds or dark skies can be portentous, suggesting that a storm or other disaster is on the way.

How to Memorize "portending"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'portending' as carrying a sense of foreboding or warning. Imagine a dark cloud looming on the horizon, or a crystal ball revealing a future event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portending' with the idea of a warning or prediction. Think of words like 'omen', 'prophecy', and 'foreshadowing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'portending' comes from the Old French word 'porter' and the suffix '-ing', which indicates a continuous or ongoing action. Think of the word as 'carrying a warning' or 'transporting a prediction'.

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