PORTENDED Meaning and
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Portended is a verb that is derived from the word "portend", which means to serve as a warning or indication of a future event or outcome. It refers to the act of predicting, foreshadowing, or foreseeing something that is likely to happen. When something is said to have portended, it means that it acted as a sign or omen, suggesting that a particular event or outcome would occur in the future.
The term "portended" is often used in the context of predicting something negative or ominous. It implies that there was a certain foreboding quality to the sign or indication that was observed. For example, dark clouds gathering and thunder rumbling may portend an incoming storm. Similarly, a sudden drop in stock prices may portend an economic downturn. However, it is worth noting that "portended" can also be used in a positive sense to indicate the foreshadowing of a favorable outcome, such as a remarkable achievement following a string of small victories.
Overall, "portended" conveys a sense of anticipation or premonition based on signs or omens. It suggests that something significant or noteworthy is likely to occur in the future based on the observed indicators.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PORTENDED
Etymology of PORTENDED
The word "portended" is derived from the Latin word "portendere". "Portendere" is a combination of the prefix "por-" which means "forth" or "forward", and the verb "tendere" which means "to stretch". Therefore, "portendere" can be translated to "stretch forth". In English, "portend" means to indicate or foreshadow something, especially something bad or significant that is about to happen.
Conjugate verb Portended
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