Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forebode
verb
/fɔːrˈboʊd/
Definition
To predict or indicate something that is likely to happen, especially something bad.
Examples
- The dark clouds seemed to forebode a storm.
- His expression foreboded trouble ahead.
- The sudden drop in temperature may forebode an incoming frost.
Meaning
Forebode suggests a sense of warning or anticipation, often related to negative events or outcomes.
Synonyms
- Predict
- Portend
- Augur
- Foretell
- Prophesy
