betoken
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And though releasing a series in the last week of the year doesn’t exactly betoken confidence, I can predict with some confidence that there might be one.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025
Cityscapes materialize on backdrops in ways that betoken both the dreamlike landscapes of Monet as well as the Tinseltown innovation of film colorization.
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2017
In electoral politics, likewise: a successful re-election that seemed to betoken a sustained realignment for the Democrats.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2017
"They don't start anything, and probably didn't determine much — but betoken a widespread disgust in the air."
From US News • Sep. 30, 2016
It is perhaps this knowledge of their actual weakness which subdues them since they cannot afford to openly avow feelings which are inimical to us and which would betoken their own hostility.
From The Siege of Mafeking (1900) by Hamilton, J. Angus
Vocabulary lists containing betoken
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
