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betokens

verb

present tense third-person singular of betoken
as in indicates
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betokens
  1. indicates
  2. means
  3. signifies
  4. denotes
Verb
  • But the company’s research indicates that 60 million Americans are actively seeking more protein in their diet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The hurricane center indicates environmental conditions are favorable for the remnants to become a tropical depression again, with the chances of storm formation at 70% over 48 hours and 90% over the next seven days.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • And that means Republican committee chairmen and leaders control any effort to curtail them — not rank-and-file Democrats.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The revision means there is a one-in-three chance of a downgrade in the next year.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of means
Verb
  • That new reticence signifies a change from when she was paid to share her life on TV.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The title is given to churches around the world in recognition of their historical or cultural importance, artistic beauty and significance in the life of the Church and denotes a closer relationship to the pope.
    — Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of denotes
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“Betokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokens. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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