forebode — to have a presentiment of (something bad); to predict or warn of misfortune
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a presentiment of (something bad); to predict or warn of misfortune
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈboʊd/
Korean meaning: 불길한 일을 예감하다, 예언하다
Korean pronunciation: 포**보**드
Example Sentences
- My cat's refusal to eat forebodes a vet visit and an empty wallet.
- The teacher's smile didn't forebode the pop quiz she had prepared.
- Economic indicators forebode a challenging year ahead for businesses.
forebode
VERB//fɔːrˈboʊd//
to have a presentiment of (something bad); to predict or warn of misfortune

an elderly fisherman stands on a wooden dock, pointing toward dark storm clouds gathering on the horizon. His face shows deep concern as he watches the rapidly approaching weather system. The calm waters begin to show small whitecaps as wind picks up before the storm hits. Seabirds fly frantically toward shore while villagers in the background start securing their boats and belongings. Other fishermen look to the elder for guidance, recognizing his ability to read nature's warning signs. someone having a presentiment of something bad about to happen
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Origin
From Old English 'forebodian', combining 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'bodian' meaning 'to announce or proclaim'. Originally meant to predict or give advance warning of something, typically something ominous.
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“My cat's refusal to eat forebodes a vet visit and an empty wallet.”
“The teacher's smile didn't forebode the pop quiz she had prepared.”
“Economic indicators forebode a challenging year ahead for businesses.”
“His mother's phone call at midnight seemed to forebode bad news.”
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