betokens

verb

Definition of betokensnext
present tense third-person singular of betoken
as in indicates
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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  1. indicates
  2. means
  3. signifies
  4. denotes
Verb
  • The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant shift in how audiences can engage with one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For brands, partnering with influencers means tapping into this unique trust and rapport to boost product visibility.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Verb
  • According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of denotes
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bet (on)

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