bode

[US]/bəʊd/
[UK]/boʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. foretell; predict
adj. ominous
n. omen; portent; prediction; forecast
Word Forms
Third Person Singularbodes
Past Participleboded
Present Participleboding
Pluralbodes
Past Tenseboded

Phrases & Collocations

bode well

bode ill

boding of trouble

Example Sentences

The dark clouds bode a storm.

His sudden silence bodes trouble.

The positive feedback bodes well for our project.

The strong sales figures bode success for the company.

Her lack of enthusiasm bodes poorly for the team.

The early signs bode a harsh winter.

His confident attitude bodes well for the upcoming competition.

The mysterious note bodes intrigue.

The unexpected turn of events bodes uncertainty.

The peaceful atmosphere bodes a harmonious relationship.

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