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portendō — meaning in English

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English meaning

portend verb To serve as a warning or omen of.

Senses

portendō is used for these senses in English:

forebode To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).
portend (transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.

portend — full definition

verb To serve as a warning or omen of.
verb To signify; to denote.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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