"Portended" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Portended" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Portended" Meaning
Predicted or foretold, especially ominously or unfavorably; indicated or signified in advance.
"Portended" Examples
Usage Examples of "Portended"
Verb
The ominous clouds portended a storm.Noun
The middle ages portended the Renaissance.The destruction of Atlantis portended the value of preservation of the environment.
The signs portended foul play.
Ancient records portended the end of a dynasty.
"Portended" Similar Words
Portcullis
A metal gate, typically at the entrance of a castle or fortification, that can be lowered to block the entrance in case of attack.
Portcullised
Word "portcullised" is the past participle of "portcullis".<br><br>Portcullis is a gate or grille with a spiked top, typically made of metal, that is lowered to blockade an entryway or a doorway, often seen on medieval castles. <br><br>So, "portcullised" means blocked or barred with a portcullis, often implying a sense of obstruction or confinement.
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Porte-cochere
A portico or covered entrance that shields people from the elements when getting in or out of a vehicle, especially a carriage or car.
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