Betoken Meaning in English
word
bɪˈtoʊ.kən
bih-TOH-kuhn
bɪtˈəʊkən
bih-TUH-kun
Definition
To be a sign of something; to show, indicate, or suggest something, often something that will happen in the future.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; rarely used in casual speech. Commonly found in classical literature and formal writing. Often used with things like 'betoken danger' or 'betoken a change.' Prefer 'indicate,' 'show,' or 'suggest' in everyday contexts.
Spanish: significar - indicar - señalarPortuguese (BR): significar - indicar - denotarPortuguese (PT): significar - indicar - denotarChinese (Simplified): 预示 - 表示Chinese (Traditional): 預示 - 表示Hindi: संकेत देना - दर्शानाArabic: يدل على - يشير إلىBengali: সংকেত দেওয়া - পূর্বাভাস দেওয়াRussian: означать - предвещатьJapanese: 示す - 兆す - 表すVietnamese: báo hiệu - cho thấyKorean: 나타내다 - 조짐이다Turkish: belirtmek - göstermek - işaret etmekUrdu: ظاہر کرنا - علامت ہوناIndonesian: menandakan - menjadi pertanda
Example Sentences
Dark clouds betoken rain.
basic
A smile can betoken friendship.
basic
Rising smoke betokens a fire nearby.
basic
His sudden silence betokened bad news.
natural
Those empty streets betoken a city in trouble.
natural
The elaborate decorations betoken a grand celebration.
natural