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impend

verb

/ɪmˈpɛnd/

Meaning

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.

doom impends

loom, threaten, approach, near, overhang

recede, retreat, withdraw

danger impends, crisis impends, disaster impends, war impends

To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form.

to pierce or fix something with a sharp object

to work hard; to make great effort; physical work

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

To encourage development, activity, or interest in something.

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate