portend
/pɔːrˈtend/
por · tend
pɔːr · ˈtend
English Definition
v. To foretell; predict
Significado en Español
presagiar, anunciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
báo trước, điềm báo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
por-(forward)+ tend(extend) → to portend, foreshadow.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “portend”?
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A
Predict
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B
Describe
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C
Ignore
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D
Repair
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A — Predict.
“portend” means v. To foretell; predict
Common questions about “portend”
What does “portend” mean?
portend — v. To foretell; predict. In Chinese: 预示，预兆.
How do you pronounce “portend”?
portend is pronounced /pɔːrˈtend/. It breaks into 2 syllables: por · tend.
Is “portend” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. portend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “portend”?
por-(forward)+ tend(extend) → to portend, foreshadow.
