impend
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/ɪmˈpɛnd/
🇬🇧
/ɪm'pend/
verb
R
To be very close to happening, often something bad or worrying.
A sense of doom impends as the storm clouds gather ominously overhead.
R
To be expected to happen soon, suggesting a sense of anticipation or concern.
The announcement of the new policy impends, leaving the employees in a state of nervous anticipation.
translation
To be very close to happening, often something bad or worrying.; To be expected to happen soon, suggesting a sense of anticipation or concern.
Word Forms
Perfect
impended
Progressive
impending
3rd Present
impends
Past
impended