Synonyms for

Bodes

Verb / bəʊdz / Another word for bodes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be an omen or sign of something that will happen in the future

Synonyms & similar words

portend omen prefigure presage betoken augur auspicate bode predict foreshadow foretell prognosticate forecast foretell predict portend augur presage forecast prophesy foreshadow herald signal announce indicate betoken promise threaten announce adumbrate vaticinate prefigure forebode

Example sentences

  1. The dark clouds bode a storm.
  2. The sudden silence in the room bodes trouble.
  3. The flowers blooming in the garden bode a beautiful spring.
  4. The broken mirror bodes seven years of bad luck.
  5. The empty streets bode a quiet night.

Quotes

  • The future bodes well for those who have the courage to take risks.
  • The calm before the storm bodes a warning to those who ignore it.
  • The present bodes a bright future for those who work hard.

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