Home Dee Dee Word of the Day – Feb. 18 – Portend Dee Dee Word of the Day – Feb. 18 – Portend By Staff mB - February 18, 2013 533 Verb: Portend (por-TEND) Definition: 1. To give an omen or anticipatory sign of 2. Indicate, signify Sample sentence: Some people believe a black cat can portend impending danger.