bode (Meaning)
bode (v)
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
bode (v. t.)
To indicate by signs, as future events; to be the omen of; to portend to presage; to foreshow.
A messenger; a herald.
bode (v. i.)
To foreshow something; to augur.
bode (n.)
An omen; a foreshadowing.
A bid; an offer.
A stop; a halting; delay.
bode (imp. & p. p.)
Abode.
bode (p. p.)
Bid or bidden.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bode
bode Sentence Examples
- The storm clouds gathering on the horizon bode ill for our picnic plans.
- His lack of preparation bodes poorly for his chances of passing the exam.
- The sudden drop in stock prices bodes trouble for the economy.
- The teacher's stern expression bodes a difficult class ahead.
- The calm before the storm bodes a turbulent night ahead.
- The early signs of frost bode an early start to winter this year.
- Her persistent cough bodes a potential illness.
- The eerie silence in the haunted house bodes an impending scare.
- The warm reception from the audience bodes well for the success of the play.
- The chirping of birds at dawn bodes a beautiful day ahead.
FAQs About the word bode
indicate, as with a sign or an omenTo indicate by signs, as future events; to be the omen of; to portend to presage; to foreshow., To foreshow something; to aug
forebode,promise, augur, presage,forbode, predict, bid fair, foretell, foreshadow, forewarn
No antonyms found.
The storm clouds gathering on the horizon bode ill for our picnic plans.
His lack of preparation bodes poorly for his chances of passing the exam.
The sudden drop in stock prices bodes trouble for the economy.
The teacher's stern expression bodes a difficult class ahead.
