betokened

verb

past tense of betoken
as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betokened
  1. indicated
  2. signified
  3. meant
Verb
  • Homeland Security has indicated that getting the wall built is a priority.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of indicated
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  • During the games, players were banned from wearing OneLove armbands that signified unity with the LGBTQ community.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • That signified everything that Joe and Angela had swept under the rug.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of signified
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  • The restaurant chain’s rebrand was meant to win back that contingent while also trying to appeal to newer, younger diners, the Wall Street Journal reported.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Summer meant waiting until those wild berry bushes hidden in the woods near grandma’s house were finally ripe for the picking.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Definition of meant
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