Betokened: meaning, definitions and examples
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betokened
[ bษชหtoส.kษnd ]
future indication
The term 'betokened' refers to the act of signifying or indicating something in the future. It is often used in a literary or poetic context to suggest that one thing foreshadows another. For example, it could be used to imply that a certain event or circumstance is an omen or sign of what is to come. The word carries a weight of importance, as it suggests a deeper meaning or connection between occurrences.
Synonyms
foretell, indicate, signify, suggest.
Examples of usage
- The dark clouds betokened a coming storm.
- Her smile betokened her joy at the news.
- The ancient scrolls were said to betoken future events.
Translations
Translations of the word "betokened" in other languages:
๐ต๐น indicado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคคเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช angezeigt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditunjukkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะบะฐะทะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wskazany
๐ฏ๐ต ็คบใใใ
๐ซ๐ท indiquรฉ
๐ช๐ธ indicado
๐น๐ท gรถsterilen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุดูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ naznaฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ naznaฤenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่กจ็คบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ naveden
๐ฎ๐ธ bent
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉััะตััะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถstษrilษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ indicado
Etymology
The word 'betokened' is derived from the prefix 'be-' and the word 'token'. The prefix 'be-' originates from Old English, which is used to form verbs indicating a state or condition. The root word 'token' comes from Middle English 'token', which originated from the Old English word 'tacen', meaning 'something that points out, a sign, a symbol'. The inception of 'token' is traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'taiknan', which means 'to show, to indicate'. Thus, 'betoken' combines these elements to convey a sense of pointing to or signifying future events or meanings. It reflects historical linguistic roots emphasizing the connection between language, symbols, and meanings in human communication. The word has retained its poetic and somewhat archaic flair, often appearing in literary texts where symbolism and foreshadowing are prominent.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,516 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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