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Synonyms & Antonyms of portend
formal + literary
to be a sign or warning that something usually bad or unpleasant is going to happen
- The distant thunder portended a storm.
- If you're superstitious, a black cat portends trouble.
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The first known use of portend was in the 15th century
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