Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bode

verb
/boʊd/
Definition
To indicate in advance or to predict a future event.
Examples
  • The dark clouds bode a storm.
  • His actions may bode well for his future career.
  • Those signs bode trouble for the team.
Meaning
Bode refers to the act of foretelling or suggesting what is likely to happen in the future.
Synonyms
  • Augur
  • Foretell
  • Portend
  • Signal
  • Foreshadow