betokened

Definition of betokenednext
past tense of betoken
as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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  • Reports have previously indicated that Eli Lilly was preparing an offer, but the latest suitor is rumored to be AstraZeneca.
    Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Mitchell at the time was a recent domestic partner of Burnett’s, the State’s Attorney’s Office indicated.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.
    Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This meant two-hour sessions at the gym, long runs, and horseback riding on the weekends.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
  • As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Betokened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokened. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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