Meaning & Definition of word "Bode"

Bode

/boʊd/

1. to indicate by signs; to portend or predict.
- Example: The dark clouds in the sky bode a stormy evening ahead.
2. to be an omen of a particular outcome.
- Example: His sudden departure bodes ill for the future of the project.
3. to foretell or foreshadow.
- Example: The early success of the team bodes well for their chances in the championship.
4. to announce or declare in advance.
- Example: The increase in sales bodes a profitable quarter for the company.
5. to serve as a sign or token.
- Example: Her kind words and gestures bode a lasting friendship.

From Old English 'bōdian', related to Old Norse 'bøða'.

bode well:

to be a sign of something good to come.

bode ill:

to be a sign of something bad to come.

as the signs bode:

according to what the signs indicate.

omen:

an event regarded as a portent of good or evil.

forewarning:

a warning in advance.

augury:

the art of interpreting omens.

Meaning: to have a good feeling about someone or something.

Example Sentence: I just have a feeling that this deal is going to bode for us.

Meaning: to predict an outcome based on current vibes.

Example Sentence: The way the team played yesterday boded well for the finals.