26984 words

bode

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
to be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something very good or bad:

Examples:

bode ill These recently published figures bode ill for the company's future.
bode well The sales trends for the quarter do not bode well for the industry.
The hurricane bodes disaster for those areas in its path.
2
to be a sign of something good or bad for the future:

Examples:

This does not bode well for the future of the peace process.

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