Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Portending.
Portending - as a verb
Indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Example: "These signs bode bad news"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
augur6auspicate13betoken13bode7forecast13foreshadow20foretell11omen6predict12prefigure15presage10prognosticate18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bespeak15betoken13indicate11point7signal7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The dark clouds portending a storm."
"The economic downturn is portending layoffs in the company."
"The political unrest is portending civil conflict."
"The dark clouds portending a storm."
"The eerie silence in the house was portending something bad."
Word Game Points
Is PORTENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, portending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PORTENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PORTENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, portending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPORTENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PORTENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, portending is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPORTENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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