forebode Meaning & Definition
What Does Forebode Mean?
Forebode is a verb that means To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device). It can also mean To be prescient of (some ill or misfortune); to have an inward conviction of, as of a calamity which is about to happen; to augur despondingly. As a noun, it means prognostication; presage.
Forebode: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɔɹˈbɔʊd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | call, anticipate and foretell |
| Verb forms | forebodes, foreboding, foreboded |
Forebode Definition (Verb)
- To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).
- To be prescient of (some ill or misfortune); to have an inward conviction of, as of a calamity which is about to happen; to augur despondingly.
Forebode as a Noun
- prognostication; presage
Synonyms of Forebode
Forebode synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Forebode
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Forebode in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
forebode (third-person singular simple present forebodes, present participle foreboding, simple past and past participle foreboded)
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Words That Rhyme With Forebode
Origin of Forebode
From Middle English foreboden, from Old English forebodian, equivalent to fore- + bode.
Forebode Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of forebode is //fɔɹˈbɔʊd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Forebode
Is forebode a verb or a noun?
Forebode is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for forebode?
Words with a similar meaning to forebode include call, anticipate and foretell. See the full list of forebode synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of forebode?
The past tense of forebode is foreboded. The present participle is foreboding.