Impend (Verb)
Meaning
Be imminent or about to happen; "Changes are impending".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- A major storm is impending and the citizens of the coastal town are preparing for evacuation.
- The deadline is rapidly approaching and a verdict on the proposal is impending.
- Experts warn of an impending ecological disaster if immediate action is not taken to mitigate pollution.
- The threat of war looms large with impending military actions reported on the border.
- An economic downturn is impending due to the downward trend in the market for several months now.