What is another word for be-tokening?
Pronunciation: [biːtˈə͡ʊknɪŋ] (IPA) 
"Be-tokening" is a relatively uncommon word that means to foreshadow or indicate something. Some of its synonyms include "predicting," "prefiguring," "foretelling," "auguring," and "portending." All of these words suggest the idea of something happening in the future, or at least being suggested as a possibility. "Foreshadowing" and "prefiguring" specifically suggest that something is being hinted at before it happens. "Foretelling" and "auguring" both suggest that something is being predicted, perhaps prophetically. "Portending" suggests that an event or situation is likely to occur based on the signs or omens present. Overall, these synonyms provide a range of ways to express the idea of something being indicated or suggested before it actually happens.
