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betoken
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be·to·ken

transitive verb \bi-ˈtō-kən, bē-\
be·to·kened be·to·ken·ing\-ˈtōk-niŋ, -ˈtō-kə-\

Definition of BETOKEN

1
: to typify beforehand : presage
2
: to give evidence of : show

Examples of BETOKEN

  1. <the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart>

First Known Use of BETOKEN

15th century

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Synonyms
bespeak, indicate, denote, mean, point (to), signify, tell (of)

Rhymes with BETOKEN

fair-spoken, foretoken, free-spoken, heartbroken, housebroken, outspoken, plainspoken, short-spoken, soft-spoken, unbroken, well-spoken, wind-broken

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