bode

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\ ˈbōd

boded; boding

Definition of bode

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage bode disaster recent data that bodes well for her reelection

2 archaic : to announce beforehand : foretell

bode ill

: to show or suggest that future developments or events will be unfavorable or unwelcome : to be a sign of trouble to come Any further diminishing of the species' gene pool can only bode ill for the future.— John Hew Fanshawe

bode well

: to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable : to be a sign of good things to come … the news … does not bode well for our future standard of living.— Lester C. Thurow

bode

Definition of bode (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense of bide

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Verb This could bode disaster for all involved. her natural gift for reading boded well for her future in school

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Meanwhile the ultimate fates of Mother and Father remain ambiguous; since Collin's Mother was hands-down the most interesting character, that doesn't bode well for S2. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Review: Raised by Wolves squanders early promise with clumsy, bizarre finale," 2 Oct. 2020 That should bode well for a more consistent campaign. — Callie Caplan, Dallas News, "Ranking the top 20 Dallas-area 5A football teams heading into the 2020 season," 19 Sep. 2020 That doesn’t bode well for industries such as luxury retail, where brands see increasing returns to scale. — Daniel Tenreiro, National Review, "The Capital Note: Tariffs, Tiffany & Tech," 9 Sep. 2020 That does not bode well for bringing the trials to a speedy conclusion. — Elizabeth Cohen, CNN, "Another federal official raises questions about Trump's vaccine timeline," 7 Sep. 2020 That should bode well for first-year starting quarterback Tate Ewing and senior running back Travis Hutchinson, who averaged 5.1 yards per carry last fall. — J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando area private schools football preview: Bishop Moore, Foundation count on proven players," 3 Sep. 2020 Back-to-back losses don't bode well for the New Orleans Saints' quest for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. — Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, "Saints still have real shot at No. 1 seed (also a Wild Card) after loss to Chiefs; here's how," 21 Dec. 2020 Meanwhile, intensifying bids for digital advertising dollars by TikTok and Snapchat do not bode well for perennial foe Facebook. — Robert Hackett, Fortune, "1-in-5 Fortune 500 companies still use risky Chinese tech after U.S. ban," 24 Nov. 2020 On offense, tight end Nick Boyle’s season-ending knee injury and another potential shakeup along the offensive line don’t bode well for an inconsistent unit. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Ravens vs. Titans staff picks: Who will win Sunday’s Week 11 game in Baltimore?," 20 Nov. 2020

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