Portendv example sentences

Related (9): foretell, predict, prophesy, prefigure, augur, herald, presage, bode, indicate.

por·tend

verb

portend (verb) · portends (third person present) · portended (past tense) · portended (past participle) · portending (present participle)

- be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen:

Synonyms

presage, augur, foreshadow, foretell, prophesy, indicate, herald, signal, bode, announce, promise, threaten, mean, signify, spell, denote, betoken, foretoken, forebode, harbinger

"Portendv" Example Sentences

1. The dark clouds portend a coming storm.
2. A loud clap of thunder can portend an approaching tempest.
3. The crow's cawing portends bad news.
4. The lack of activity at the waterhole portended a dry season.
5. The prophet's words portend a dystopian future.
6. The eerie silence in the forest portends danger.
7. A solar eclipse can portend a major astrological event.
8. The doctor's grave expression portends bad news for her patient.
9. The politician's tweet may portend a shift in policy.
10. A sudden drop in the stock market portends an economic downturn.
11. A persistent cough can portend a serious illness.
12. The black cat crossing one's path can portend bad luck.
13. A shooting star can portend a wish coming true.
14. The unusual behavior of animals can portend a natural disaster.
15. The unexpected resignation of the CEO portends a major change in the company.
16. The eerie silence in the haunted house portends something spooky.
17. The fortune teller's prediction portends wealth for the recipient.
18. The howling wind can portend an approaching storm.
19. The sudden gust of wind can portend a change in weather.
20. The broken mirror can portend seven years of bad luck.
21. The sudden illness can portend the end of someone's life.
22. The astrologer's reading portends a positive change in career.
23. The noisy cricket can portend the arrival of someone unexpected.
24. The sailor's dream can portend a safe journey.
25. The wandering spirit can portend an upcoming spiritual awakening.
26. The icy road can portend a dangerous drive.
27. The leafless trees can portend a harsh winter.
28. The noise outside can portend a burglar's entry.
29. The dry riverbed can portend drought.
30. The falling leaves can portend the arrival of fall.

Common Phases

1. The dark clouds portend a coming storm;
2. The sudden drop in temperature portends the arrival of winter;
3. The empty streets portend an imminent danger;
4. The crackling sound portends a potential fire;
5. The uneasy silence portends an impending conflict;
6. The lack of communication portends a breakdown in the relationship;
7. The increase in crime portends a need for heightened security measures.