Betoken (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Betokened (&unr_;); 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.
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]
Syn. -- To presage; portend; indicate; mark; note.[1913 Webster]