Verheißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verheißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to promise", "to portend" or "to augur".

Essential properties of "verheißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verheißen
  • Simple past: verhieß
  • Participle: verheißen

See full conjugation of verheißen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verheißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To promise or portend something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die dunklen Wolken verheißen Regen.The dark clouds promise rain.
  2. Der Vertrag verheißt große Gewinne.The contract promises great profits.
  3. Das Orakel verhieß eine glückliche Zukunft.The oracle foretold a happy future.
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