How Do You Spell BETOKEN?

Pronunciation: [bɪtˈə͡ʊkən] (IPA)

Betoken is a verb that means to be a sign or an indication of something. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is bɪˈtoʊkən. The spelling of "betoken" can be broken down into two syllables: "be" and "token". The "e" in "be" is pronounced as "ɛ", while the "o" in "token" is pronounced as "oʊ". The stress is on the second syllable, which is indicated by the symbol "ˈ". Overall, "betoken" is spelled phonetically and can be easily pronounced according to its IPA transcription.

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BETOKEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Betoken: (verb) [bih-toh-kuhn]

    1. To indicate or represent something beforehand; to foreshadow or portend.

    Example: The dark clouds and rumbling thunder betokened an approaching storm.

    2. To serve as a sign, signal, or symbol of; to be a visible or audible evidence of.

    Example: The ringing of church bells at midnight betokens the beginning of the new year.

    3. To express or convey something through gestures, facial expressions, or other nonverbal means.

    Example: The deep frown on his face betokened his disapproval of the decision.

    4. To have a specified significance or meaning; to imply something.

    Example: The prominent bouquet of red roses betokens love and romance.

    5. To predict or foretell future events; to be an omen or prediction of.

    Example: According to ancient folklore, seeing a shooting star at night betokens good luck.

    6. To communicate or signify through signs, words, or actions.

    Example: The handshake between the two leaders betokened a mutual agreement and cooperation.

    Betoken is a versatile verb that encompasses various aspects of indicating, representing, or symbolizing something. It implies that there is a deeper meaning or message being conveyed through either tangible or intangible signs. It can refer to predicting future events, expressing emotions or opinions nonverbally, or even indicating the significance or implication of something. Betoken often involves the use of visual or auditory cues, as well as other forms of communication that go beyond verbal expression. In essence, it is a word that captures the idea of something being a sign or a signal, whether it is foretelling, implying, or expressing something.

  2. To show by marks or signs; to point out something future by a thing known; to indicate; to foreshow.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BETOKEN

Etymology of BETOKEN

The word "betoken" can be traced back to the Old English verb "betācnian", which was derived from the combination of "be-" (a prefix denoting "about" or "around") and "tācnian" (meaning "to show" or "to indicate"). This Old English term ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic root "*taiknōną". The word "betoken" has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning over the centuries. It fundamentally refers to the act of indicating, signifying, or foretelling something.

Similar spelling word for BETOKEN

Conjugate verb Betoken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have betokened
you would have betokened
he/she/it would have betokened
we would have betokened
they would have betokened
I would have betoken
you would have betoken
he/she/it would have betoken
we would have betoken
they would have betoken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been betokening
you would have been betokening
he/she/it would have been betokening
we would have been betokening
they would have been betokening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would betoken
you would betoken
he/she/it would betoken
we would betoken
they would betoken

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be betokening
you would be betokening
he/she/it would be betokening
we would be betokening
they would be betokening

FUTURE

I will betoken
you will betoken
he/she/it will betoken
we will betoken
they will betoken

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be betokening
you will be betokening
he/she/it will be betokening
we will be betokening
they will be betokening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have betokened
you will have betokened
he/she/it will have betokened
we will have betokened
they will have betokened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been betokening
you will have been betokening
he/she/it will have been betokening
we will have been betokening
they will have been betokening

IMPERATIVE

we Let's betoken
you betoken
we let´s betoken

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to betoken

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was betokening
you were betokening
he/she/it was betokening
we were betokening
they were betokening

PAST PARTICIPLE

betokened

PAST PERFECT

I had betokened
you had betokened
he/she/it had betokened
we had betokened
they had betokened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been betokening
you had been betokening
he/she/it had been betokening
we had been betokening
they had been betokening

PRESENT

I betoken
you betoken
he/she/it betokens
we betoken
they betoken

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am betokening
you are betokening
he/she/it is betokening
we are betokening
they are betokening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

betokening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have betokened
you have betokened
he/she/it has betokened
we have betokened
they have betokened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been betokening
you have been betokening
he/she/it has been betokening
we have been betokening
they have been betokening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it betoken

SIMPLE PAST

I betokened
you betokened
he/she/it betokened
we betokened
they betokened

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