betokened

verb

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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  1. indicated
  2. signified
  3. meant
Verb
  • The official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
  • During a board meeting Tuesday, supervisors discussed a county survey that indicated limited public support for development in eastern Alameda County.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicated
Verb
  • The new ways of the parliament carried meaning and signified the beginning of a new era.
    — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For many, the night signified more than the conclusion of an awards show.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of signified
Verb
  • Having no motor drive meant constant manual tracking, which rules out long-exposure astrophotography of nebulae or galaxies.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The minor issue meant that Marisa couldn’t pass on citizenship to her daughter or grandchildren.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of meant
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