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BETOKEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Betoken.

How to pronounce betoken:

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Betoken - as a verb

Be a signal for or a symptom of

Example: "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bespeak15indicate11point7signal7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Example: "These signs bode bad news"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
augur6auspicate13bode7forecast13foreshadow20foretell11omen6portend10predict12prefigure15presage10prognosticate18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bespeak15betoken13indicate11point7signal7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The dark clouds betokened an approaching storm."
"His pale face betokened illness."
"The sudden drop in temperature betokened the arrival of winter."
"Her frown betokened her disapproval."
"The cracked mirror betokened years of bad luck."
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Word Game Points

Is BETOKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, betoken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BETOKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BETOKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, betoken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BETOKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BETOKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, betoken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BETOKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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