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betoken

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of betoken

to serve as a sign or symptom of

  • the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart
Synonyms of betoken

bespeak, denote, indicate, mean, point (to), signify, tell (of)
Words Related to betoken

bode, foreshow, foretell, presage

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