Betokens

/bɪˈtoʊkənz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of betoken; indicates or suggests something.

Etymology

Regular third person singular present form of betoken, formed by adding '-s' to the base verb for use with singular subjects or he/she/it pronouns.

Kelly Says

In formal or literary writing, you'll see this everywhere: 'Her pale face betokens illness' or 'These signs betoken change'—it's how older writing builds mood and foreshadowing!

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