Bode: meaning, definitions and examples

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bode

 

[boสŠd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ziege

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kambing jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะทะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒคใ‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรจvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cabra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koyun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ผ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุนุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑฑ็พŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัˆะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.