Bode: meaning, definitions and examples
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bode
[boสd ]
Definition
future events
To bode means to indicate or predict a particular outcome, often in a foreboding or ominous way. It implies that certain signs or circumstances might suggest what is to come in the future. For example, dark clouds in the sky might bode a storm. The term is commonly used when referring to events that are seen as likely to happen based on current indicators. This verb often carries a negative connotation, suggesting bad news or unfortunate events ahead.
Synonyms
augur, foretell, portend, predict.
Examples of usage
- The dark clouds seemed to bode ill for the picnic.
- The silence in the room boded trouble for the meeting.
- His frown boded some bad news.
- The unusual increase in crime rates could bode a more unsafe environment.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word 'bode' comes from the Old English 'bวฃdan', which means to announce or predict.
- In historical texts, it was often used to denote the predictions of omens or supernatural signs.
Literature
- In Shakespeare's plays, characters often refer to omens that 'bode' certain outcomes, reflecting the belief in fate.
- The usage of 'bode' in poetry evokes a sense of foreboding or hopeful anticipation.
Psychology
- Research shows that people often interpret signs or events to predict their future, a process connected to cognitive bias.
- This predictive behavior can be linked to human survival instincts, helping individuals assess potential dangers.
History
- In ancient cultures, certain natural phenomena were regarded as 'boding' omens for wars or harvests.
- Royal courts often employed stargazers or soothsayers to interpret events that may 'bode' well or ill for leaders.
Pop Culture
- Many horror films use the concept of 'boding' as a device to create suspense and predict doom for characters.
- Music lyrics frequently include themes of foreboding, often hinting at emotional or relational outcomes.
Translations
Translations of the word "bode" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bode
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฐเฅ เคเคพ เคฌเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ziege
๐ฎ๐ฉ kambing jantan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะทะตะป
๐ต๐ฑ koza
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใฎ
๐ซ๐ท chรจvre
๐ช๐ธ cabra
๐น๐ท koyun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุนุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ koza
๐ธ๐ฐ koza
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑฑ็พ
๐ธ๐ฎ koza
๐ฎ๐ธ geit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ keรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ cabra
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,966, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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