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bodeto be a sign of (a future event), especially a bad one; to foretell or predict

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to be a sign of (a future event), especially a bad one; to foretell or predict

Pronunciation (IPA): /boʊd/

Korean meaning: 징조가 되다, 전조가 되다, 예고하다 (특히 나쁜 일의)

Korean pronunciation: **보**드

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's sudden resignation doesn't bode well for the company's future.
  • When my cat hides under the bed, it usually bodes ill for my furniture.
  • The positive reviews from critics bode well for the movie's box office success.

bode

VERB

//boʊd//

to be a sign of (a future event), especially a bad one; to foretell or predict

bode concept
💡 Concept

an elderly fisherman points upward at massive black storm clouds rolling in from the horizon. His weathered face shows deep concern as he studies the darkening sky and choppy waves. The dark clouds cast long shadows over the village while seabirds flee inland in panicked flocks. Strong winds begin bending palm trees and stirring up whitecaps on the water. Villagers in the background hurry to secure boats and close shutters on their homes. A few people gather around the fisherman, looking worried as they follow his gaze toward the approaching storm. natural signs that foretell or predict a dangerous storm approaching

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/boʊd/
🇬🇧 UK/bəʊd/

🌳Etymology

Rootbode

Origin

From Old English 'bodian' meaning 'to announce or proclaim news.' Over time, it evolved to mean foretelling future events or serving as an omen.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

bode well
bode ill
bode badly
does not bode well
bode disaster

📝Examples

The CEO's sudden resignation doesn't bode well for the company's future.

😄 Fun example

When my cat hides under the bed, it usually bodes ill for my furniture.

The positive reviews from critics bode well for the movie's box office success.

😄 Fun example

Finding my homework eaten by my dog does not bode well for my grade.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

foretellportendpresageaugurforeshadow

Antonyms

concealhide

Related

omenprophecypredictionforecastharbinger

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