Betokened

The blooming of flowers betokened the arrival of spring.

The start of the race betokened the beginning of a new competition.

The opening of the curtains betokened the start of the performance.

The ringing of the doorbell betokened the arrival of the guests.

The announcement of the band betokened the start of the concert.

The appearance of the first stars betokened the coming of nightfall.

The burning of the flag betokened a grave violation of national laws.

The blank expression on his face betokened a deeper issue within.

The solemn atmosphere betokened the seriousness of the occasion.

The panicked screams betokened the presence of danger.

The uneasy silence betokened an imminent argument.

The crying baby betokened a mother's tiredness.

The lack of enthusiasm betokened a lack of interest.

The smell of freshly baked bread betokened a warm welcome.

The disheveled appearance betokened a rough night.

The quiet murmurs in the audience betokened their anticipation of the upcoming performance.

The yellowing leaves on the trees betokened the arrival of autumn.

The declining sales betokened a failing business.

The change in her tone betokened a shift in her emotions.