portends

Next week’s presidential election portends potentially catastrophic consequences depending on who wins.

Regardless, this is a big year for podcasters as it portends how they will play an increasingly influential role in American democracy.

I've also noticed that Tom often tens to defend her in judges' table, repeatedly, so I hope that that portends positive outcomes for her down the road!

It is not known at this time what the closure of the campus portends.

It is also very frightening for what it portends about the future.