English English Dictionary

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Betoken (v. t.)

To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or tokens.

Betoken (v. t.)

To foreshow by present signs; to indicate something future by that which is seen or known; as, a dark cloud often betokens a storm.

Betokened (imp. & p. p.)

of Betoken

Betokening (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Betoken

Beton (n.)

The French name for concrete; hence, concrete made after the French fashion.

Betongue (v. t.)

To attack with the tongue; to abuse; to insult.

Betonies (pl. )

of Betony

Betony (n.)

A plant of the genus Betonica (Linn.).

Betook (imp.)

of Betake

Betook

imp. of Betake.

Betorn (a.)

Torn in pieces; tattered.

Betoss (v. t.)

To put in violent motion; to agitate; to disturb; to toss.

Betossed (imp. & p. p.)

of Betoss

Betrap (v. t.)

To put trappings on; to clothe; to deck.

Betrap (v. t.)

To draw into, or catch in, a trap; to insnare; to circumvent.

Betrapped (imp. & p. p.)

of Betrap

Betray (v. t.)

To disclose or discover, as something which prudence would conceal; to reveal unintentionally.

Betray (v. t.)

To mislead; to expose to inconvenience not foreseen to lead into error or sin.

Betray (v. t.)

To lead astray, as a maiden; to seduce (as under promise of marriage) and then abandon.

Betray (v. t.)

To show or to indicate; -- said of what is not obvious at first, or would otherwise be concealed.