Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Portend

• (v. t.) To indicate (events, misfortunes, etc.) as in future; to foreshow; to foretoken; to bode; -- now used esp. of unpropitious signs.
• (v. t.) To stretch out before.

Synonyms of Portend

• Predict
• Herald
• Bespeak
• Indicate
• Promise
• Figure
• Betoken
• Announce
• Count On
• Annunciate
• Bode
• Foreshadow
• Omen
• Point
• Harbinger
• Estimate
• Call
• Prognosticate
• Anticipate
• Reckon
• Augur
• Calculate
• Foretell
• Forebode
• Prefigure
• Signal
• Forecast
• Auspicate
• Presage
• Divine
• Prophesy

Antonyms of Portend

• Assure
• Demonstrate
• Establish
• Warrant
• Make Sure
• Settle
• Calculate
• Determine
• Insure
• Prove

Homophones of Portend