betoken

be·to·ken

verb \bi-ˈtō-kən, bē-\

be·to·kenedbe·to·ken·ing\-ˈtōk-niŋ, -ˈtō-kə-\

Definition of BETOKEN

transitive verb

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

Related to BETOKEN

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

Related Words: bode, foreshow, foretell, presage

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Rhymes with BETOKEN

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