bode

verb
UK: /bəʊd/
US: /boʊd/

  1. To be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something good.

    1. The dark clouds bode trouble. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's profits bode well for investors, signaling potential growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. To indicate by signs; to be an omen of.

    1. These changes do not bode well. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rising interest rates bode a slowdown in the housing market, causing concern. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

portend augur foreshadow presage omen prognosticate
bode noun

  1. An omen or sign, especially of something about to happen.

    1. It is a bode of good luck. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected rain shower became a bode, signaling a change in fortunes. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bode" in English means: To be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something good., To indicate by signs; to be an omen of..

The phonetic transcription of "bode" is /bəʊd/ in British English and /boʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bode": portend, augur, foreshadow, presage, omen, prognosticate.

Example usage of "bode": "The dark clouds bode trouble.". More examples on the page.