Presage, as an omen (7)

I believe the answer is:

portend

(Other definitions for portend that I've seen before include "Give warning" , "Herald" , "Betoken; presage" , "Signal" , "Be a sign of (impending calamity)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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