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/boʊd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to indicate by signs; to portend or predict.
The dark clouds in the sky bode a stormy evening ahead.
to be an omen of a particular outcome.
His sudden departure bodes ill for the future of the project.
to foretell or foreshadow.
The early success of the team bodes well for their chances in the championship.
to announce or declare in advance.
The increase in sales bodes a profitable quarter for the company.
to serve as a sign or token.
Her kind words and gestures bode a lasting friendship.
Etymology
From Old English 'bōdian', related to Old Norse 'bøða'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
to have a good feeling about someone or something.
I just have a feeling that this deal is going to bode for us.
to predict an outcome based on current vibes.
The way the team played yesterday boded well for the finals.