Portend vs. Portent

Portendverb

(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.

Portendverb

(transitive) To signify; to denote.

Portendverb

To indicate (events, misfortunes, etc.) as in future; to foreshow; to foretoken; to bode; - now used esp. of unpropitious signs.

Portendverb

To stretch out before.

Portendverb

indicate by signs;

Portendverb

be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen

Portentnoun

Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

Portentnoun

A portending; significance

Portentnoun

Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

Portentnoun

That which portends, or foretoken; esp., that which portends evil; a sign of coming calamity; an omen; a sign.

Portentnoun

a sign of something about to happen;

Portentnoun

a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen

Portentnoun

future significance

Portentnoun

an exceptional or wonderful person or thing