Bode

Pronunciation: /boʊd/

Definitions of bode

verb to be an omen of a particular outcome or situation

Example Sentences

A1 The dark clouds bode rain.

A2 His sudden silence boded ill for their relationship.

B1 The positive feedback from the client bodes well for our future projects.

B2 The new economic policies bode significant changes for the country.

C1 The sudden increase in sales bodes a prosperous year for the company.

C2 The political unrest in the region bodes potential conflict in the near future.

Examples of bode in a Sentence

formal The dark clouds bode a storm approaching.

informal His constant lateness doesn't bode well for his job.

slang The empty parking lot bodes a party happening at the warehouse.

figurative The sudden silence in the room bodes trouble ahead.

Grammatical Forms of bode

• past tense: boded
• plural: bode
• comparative: more boding
• superlative: most boding
• present tense: bodes
• future tense: will bode
• perfect tense: have boded
• continuous tense: is boding
• singular: bode
• positive degree: bode
• infinitive: bode
• gerund: boding
• participle: boding

Origin and Evolution of bode

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bode' originated from Old English 'bodian' meaning to announce or foretell.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bode' has evolved to also include indicating a sign or omen of things to come.