portend

Meaning (English)

to be a sign that something is likely to happen

Meaning (मराठी)

पूर्वसूचना देणे, संकेत असणे

Used in a sentence

A weak June rainfall portends a difficult kharif season.

जूनमधील कमकुवत पाऊस अवघड खरीप हंगामाचा संकेत देतो.

Synonyms

foreshadow, presage, augur

Antonyms

reassure, follow