bode well

phrase

: 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

Examples of bode well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another element that bodes well for a big harvest is the fact that no hurricanes or severe storms have made landfall in South Florida this season (at least not yet). — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Among the upper income male teens, Pacsun moved into fourth place from the eighth spot a year ago, which the Piper analyst said boded well for Vans given the brand’s heritage in skate and streetwear fashion. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

The Rockford Files remains a rerun staple, and online platforms have introduced the show to a new generation, which bodes well for NBC’s latest stroll down memory lane. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

That will bode well for QB Jalon Daniels in his second career start after getting his feet wet against the Packers last week. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bode well

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle