Meaning & Definition of word "Betide"

Betide

/bɪˈtaɪd/

1. To happen or occur; to take place.
- Example: Whatever may betide, I will always stand by you.
2. To come to pass, usually with a connotation of an event or outcome.
- Example: They worried about what would betide them in the future.
3. To happen to or befall someone.
- Example: Many strange events betide those who venture into the old forest.
4. To be the cause or reason for a particular outcome.
- Example: He would often ponder the reasons that betide his misfortunes.

Middle English 'betiden', from the Old English 'betīdan', meaning to happen.

what may betide:

what may happen in the future

betide one’s fate:

to determine what will happen to someone

betide the worst:

to expect or fear the worst outcome

befall:

to happen or occur to someone, usually in a negative way

arise:

to come into being or to become apparent

Meaning: to face consequences

Example Sentence: If you don't study for the exam, whatever may betide you!

Meaning: to be inevitable

Example Sentence: With that attitude, trouble is sure to betide.