Bode Meaning in English
word
ˈboʊd
BOHD
bˈəʊd
BOHD
Definition
To be a sign of something to come, especially something bad; to indicate or predict a future event.
Usage & Nuances
Usually somewhat formal or literary. Most often used in negative contexts ('bode well' / 'bode ill'). Rare in everyday speech. Common phrases: 'This does not bode well', 'bode ill for'. Do not confuse with 'boast'.
Spanish: augurar - presagiarPortuguese (BR): pressagiar - augurarPortuguese (PT): pressagiar - augurarChinese (Simplified): 预示 - 征兆（多为不祥）Chinese (Traditional): 預示 - 徵兆（多為不祥）Hindi: संकेत देना - इशारा करना (अक्सर बुरा)Arabic: يُنذر - يُشير (غالبًا إلى شيء سلبي)Bengali: ইঙ্গিত দেয় - পূর্বাভাস দেয় (খারাপ কিছু)Russian: предвещать - сулитьJapanese: 前兆となる - 兆しを見せるVietnamese: báo trước - dự báoKorean: 조짐이다 - 예고하다Turkish: işaret etmek - önceden haber vermekUrdu: پیش گوئی کرنا - اشارہ دیناIndonesian: menandakan - pertanda
Example Sentences
The dark clouds bode rain.
basic
A falling stock price does not bode well for the company.
basic
Bad test results bode trouble ahead.
basic
I'm afraid these empty shelves don't bode well for the future.
natural
All those warning signs really bode ill for our plans.
natural
Does her silence bode anything in particular, or am I just overthinking?
natural