SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

portend

The correct spelling is portend.

How to pronounce portend

/pɔːˈtɛnd/
verb

IPA: /pɔːˈtɛnd/

Say it like: Por-ten-d

The correct spelling is portend. To serve as a warning or omen of. For example: "Let it be known that the Rapture portends the End of Days."

Usage Examples

Let it be known that the Rapture portends the End of Days.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To serve as a warning or omen of.
  2. 2.To signify; to denote.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples