The Collaborative International Dictionary
Betoken \Be*to"ken\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Betokened; p. pr. & vb. n. Betokening.]
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To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or tokens.
A dewy cloud, and in the cloud a bow . . . Betokening peace from God, and covenant new.
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To foreshow by present signs; to indicate something future by that which is seen or known; as, a dark cloud often betokens a storm.
Syn: To presage; portend; indicate; mark; note. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of betoken English)
Usage examples of "betokening".
A young officer leaps from the ranks, copper plate upon his antlers betokening high rank.
Suddenly it seemed to burst, gaps appeared, a rending sped from end to end, betokening a complete break-up.
A young officer leaps from the ranks, copper plate upon his antlers betokening high rank.