betoken meaning

betoken as a verb

1. be a signal for or a symptom of
   • These symptoms indicate a serious illness
   • Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
   • The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued

   Synonyms: bespeak, indicate, point, signal

   Type of: tell

   Kinds: bode, mark

2. indicate, as with a sign or an omen
   • These signs bode bad news

   Synonyms: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict

   Type of: bespeak

   Kinds: threaten, foreshow