bode
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Definition of BODE

past of bide

1bode

transitive verb \ˈbōd\
bod·ed bod·ing

Definition of BODE

1
archaic : to announce beforehand : foretell
2
: to indicate by signs : presage

Examples of BODE

  1. This could bode disaster for all involved.
  2. <her natural gift for reading boded well for her future in school>

Origin of BODE

Middle English, from Old English bodian; akin to Old English bēodan to proclaim — more at bid
First Known Use: before 12th century

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