boded; boding
bode
2 of 2past tense of bide
Phrases
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
John Hew Fanshawe
: 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
Lester C. ThurowSynonyms
Examples of bode in a Sentence
Verb
This could bode disaster for all involved.
her natural gift for reading boded well for her future in school
Recent Examples on the WebEmily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
And yet, Philadelphia’s hiring of coordinators Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore appear to bode well for Jeffrey Lurie’s franchise to figure out their issues and position their superior talent for success.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024
Lynch adds another wrinkle to the mix that could bode well: When the stock market gets off to a strong start to the year, the momentum usually continues.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
After almost a year, his car hasn’t lost any range, which bodes well for resale value.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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Verb
However, this doesn’t bode well for the passengers who paid extra for a bit of convenience.
—Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
And yet, Philadelphia’s hiring of coordinators Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore appear to bode well for Jeffrey Lurie’s franchise to figure out their issues and position their superior talent for success.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024
Lynch adds another wrinkle to the mix that could bode well: When the stock market gets off to a strong start to the year, the momentum usually continues.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
After almost a year, his car hasn’t lost any range, which bodes well for resale value.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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“Bode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bode. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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bode
2 of 2past of bide
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