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portend vs predict

predict vs portend

portend and predict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
portend No No Yes No
predict No No Yes No
As verbs, portend and predict are synonyms defined as:
  • portend and predict: indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Other synonyms of portend include augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, prefigure, presage, prognosticate.
portend (verb) predict (verb)
indicate, as with a sign or an omen make a prediction about; tell in advance
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Difference between portend and predict

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