Be‐to″ken (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Betokened (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Betokening.] 1. To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or tokens.
A dewy cloud, and in the cloud a bow...
Betokening peace from God, and covenant new.
Milton.
2. To foreshow by present signs; to indicate something future by that which is seen or known; as, a dark cloud often betokens a storm.
Syn. — To presage; portend; indicate; mark; note.