betokens

verb

Definition of betokensnext
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
  • The visible presence of smaller cumulus clouds near its base indicates the initial stages of potential cumulonimbus development, which could bring intense precipitation or thunderstorms.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • All available evidence indicates that the suspect, Mangione, acted alone with no ties to a government or organization.
    Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • But the piece that perhaps means the most to me is the painting by Emeca.
    Iñaki Laguardia, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This means that Amex charges merchants higher discount rates than Visa and Mastercard (about 3%).
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Verb
  • The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of denotes
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