v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Betokened p. pr. & vb. n. Betokening. ]1. To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or tokens. [ 1913 Webster ]
A dewy cloud, and in the cloud a bow . . . Betokening peace from God, and covenant new. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
(v) be a signal for or a symptom of, Syn. point, betoken, indicate, signal, Example:These symptoms indicate a serious illness; Her behavior points to a severe neurosis; The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued