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bode

 

[ boสŠd ]

Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'bode' originates from the Old English term 'bลdan,' which means 'to announce' or 'to proclaim.' This etymology reflects the word's function of foreshadowing or indicating future outcomes based on present signs. Over time, the meaning evolved to emphasize the predictive nature of events, often in a context suggesting ominous or unfavorable implications. The connection to announcing or indicating continues to influence its usage in contemporary English. The term has retained its vital place in the lexicon for describing how certain situations or phenomena can offer insights into what might happen next, making it significant in both literary and everyday contexts.

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.