How Do You Spell PORTEND?

Pronunciation: [pɔːtˈɛnd] (IPA)

Portend is a verb meaning to be an indication or warning of something to come. In IPA, the word is pronounced /pɔːˈtɛnd/. The spelling of the word is a combination of the Latin prefix "por-" meaning "forth" or "forward" and the verb "tendere" meaning "stretch". The "o" in "portend" is pronounced with an open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔː/, while the "e" is pronounced with a close-mid front unrounded vowel /ɛ/. The emphasis is on the second syllable, making it poh-TEND.

PORTEND Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "portend" refers to an act of foreshadowing or suggesting a future event or outcome, often of significant importance or consequence. It implies that something is serving as an omen, sign, or indication that conveys the imminent occurrence of something specific.

   When an event or action portends something, it implies that it is a clear, unmistakable signal or forecast of what is to come. It denotes the idea of foreseeing or predicting an impending event based on certain signs, circumstances, or symbols.

   The term is typically used when referring to future events or situations that may carry a sense of importance or gravity. It suggests that the signs or indications observed relate directly to the anticipated event or outcome. The act of portending usually carries a sense of urgency, prompting individuals to pay attention to their surroundings or actions.

   Furthermore, "portend" may also connote a sense of unease or dread, implying an impending negative or ominous event. It can evoke a feeling of foreboding or indicate that something undesirable or calamitous may be on the horizon.

   Overall, "portend" signifies the act of indicating or foretelling a future event through unmistakable signs or omens, often accompanied by a sense of importance or concern.

2. To indicate as something future by signs or tokens; to forebode; to presage.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PORTEND

• portect
• portant
• portald
• portaid
• portien
• portalnd
• poatent
• partand
• porcent
• platend
• pertand
• pertened
• partenr
• pertent
• portand
• portin
• porltand
• postond
• porteyad
• fortent
• perten
• porton
• portlend
• petend
• gottend
• patend
• partent
• porteng
• portlnd
• prhend
• Portence
• porteed
• portentd
• prtepd
• porteneud
• Porttid
• purtend
• portentde
• portentnd
• portound
• Portenuad
• Porreed
• Porterned
• forteld

Etymology of PORTEND

The word "portend" comes from the Latin word "portendere", which is a combination of "por-" (meaning "forward" or "forth") and "tendere" (meaning "to stretch" or "to extend"). The Latin verb "portendere" itself means "to predict", "to foretell", or "to indicate". This Latin root gradually evolved into the Middle English word "portenden", which eventually became "portend" in modern English.

Similar spelling words for PORTEND

• parten,
• portentous,
• portnoy,
• Portman,
• portner,
• portunidae,
• portion,
• portunus,
• portent.

Conjugate verb Portend

CONDITIONAL

I would portend

you would portend

he/she/it would portend

we would portend

they would portend

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be portending

you would be portending

he/she/it would be portending

we would be portending

they would be portending

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have portend

you would have portend

he/she/it would have portend

we would have portend

they would have portend

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been portending

you would have been portending

he/she/it would have been portending

we would have been portending

they would have been portending

FUTURE

I will portend

you will portend

he/she/it will portend

we will portend

they will portend

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be portending

you will be portending

he/she/it will be portending

we will be portending

they will be portending

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have portended

you will have portended

he/she/it will have portended

we will have portended

they will have portended

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been portending

you will have been portending

he/she/it will have been portending

we will have been portending

they will have been portending

IMPERATIVE

you portend

we let´s portend

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to portend

PAST

I portended

you portended

he/she/it portended

we portended

they portended

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was portending

you were portending

he/she/it was portending

we were portending

they were portending

PAST PARTICIPLE

portended

PAST PERFECT

I had portended

you had portended

he/she/it had portended

we had portended

they had portended

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been portending

you had been portending

he/she/it had been portending

we had been portending

they had been portending

PRESENT

I portend

you portend

he/she/it portends

we portend

they portend

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am portending

you are portending

he/she/it is portending

we are portending

they are portending

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

portending

PRESENT PERFECT

I have portended

you have portended

he/she/it has portended

we have portended

they have portended

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been portending

you have been portending

he/she/it has been portending

we have been portending

they have been portending

I would have portended

we would have portended

you would have portended

he/she/it would have portended

they would have portended