Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bode

verb
/boʊd/
Definition
to indicate or suggest something in the future; to foretell or predict something.
Examples
  • The dark clouds bode rain for the weekend.
  • This news bodes well for the upcoming project.
  • His tone of voice did not bode well for the meeting.
Meaning
The act of predicting or foretelling an event or situation based on existing circumstances or signs.
Synonyms
  • predict
  • foretell
  • portend
  • augur