Synonyms of betoken

betoken

verb

bi-ˈtō-kən 

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of

the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicate
• mean
• signify
• denote
• tell (of)
• point (to)
• bespeak
• presage
• foretell
• bode
• foreshow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of betoken

The year 1772 marked a seismic shift from international order to disorder, much as 2022 now seems to betoken the start of a more unstable and dangerous era of international relations. — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026

The Wiseman reference betokens a certain seriousness on the part of the creators, an awareness that people might be watching who know a thing or two about the subject. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025

Both the hosting of the Games and the adoption of the euro in 2001 seemed to betoken an unaccustomed self-confidence, optimism and national pride among Greeks. — Alan Cowell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025

The book betokens an acceptance of ever-encroaching mortality. — Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024

Ted Kennedy’s 31% in Iowa and 37% in New Hampshire in 1980 betokened a long and bitter campaign for Jimmy Carter. — Ross Douthat, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024

While many stations have had their tiles replaced, the tiles at those two are original (dating from 1910 and 1906, respectively), betokened by their rich luster and fine cracks, like those seen in oil paintings. — Andrew Martin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024