portent

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Contents

1 English
2 French
- 2.1 Verb
3 Latin
- 3.1 Verb

English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

portend +‎ -ent

Pronunciation [edit]

(RP) IPA: /ˈpɔːtɛnt/, X-SAMPA: /"pO:tEnt/
(GenAm) IPA: /ˈpɔɹtɛnt/, X-SAMPA: /"pOrtEnt/

Noun [edit]

portent (plural portents)

Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
A portending; significance; as, a howl of dire portent.
Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

Synonyms [edit]

See also Wikisaurus:omen

Related terms [edit]

French [edit]

Verb [edit]

portent

third-person plural present indicative of porter
third-person plural present subjunctive of porter

Latin [edit]

Verb [edit]

portent

third-person plural present active subjunctive of portō

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