betoken
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
- <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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