portend Definition
be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen..
Using portend: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "portend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dark clouds portend a storm.
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The sudden drop in stock prices may portend an economic recession.
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The eerie silence in the forest portended danger.
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The strange behavior of the animals portends an earthquake.
portend Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with portend
portend well/badly/ill
to indicate a good or bad outcome
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The early poll results portend well for the incumbent candidate.
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The recent layoffs portend the end of the company's dominance in the industry.
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The increase in crime rates portends trouble for the city's residents.
Origins of portend
from Latin 'portendere', meaning 'foretell'
Summary: portend in Brief
'Portend' [pɔːˈtend] is a verb that means to be a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen. It can be used to describe a range of situations, from weather patterns to financial markets, as in 'The sudden drop in stock prices may portend an economic recession.' 'Portend' can also be used in phrases like 'portend well/badly/ill,' indicating a good or bad outcome, and 'portend the end of something,' indicating that something is coming to an end.
