Word of the Day: Portend

portend

Pronunciation: /pɔːˈtɛnd/

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Definition of portend

verb

[with object]

• be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen: the eclipses portend some major events

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin portendere, based on pro- 'forth' + tendere 'stretch'



Examples:

The rain portends my crappy day.

His comments portended the plateau feeling shift at work.

I will portend my weekend with drinks at happy hour.