FOREBODE Meaning and
Definition
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Forebode is a verb that refers to the act of predicting or foreseeing something negative or harmful. It entails having a premonition or experiencing a sense of apprehension about an impending event or outcome. By interpreting signs, omens, or intuitive feelings, individuals may sense or forebode an adverse event before it occurs. This form of prediction often carries a sense of inevitable doom or trouble, and is closely linked to premonitions or ominous forewarnings.
When someone forebodes, they might have an overwhelming feeling of impending danger, disaster, or misfortune. This anticipation can be specific to certain situations or events, or it may be a more general sense of unease. People who forebode may experience physical symptoms such as uneasiness, restlessness, or a lingering sense of anxiety. This word is typically used to describe subtle or intuitive predictions, rather than explicit and concrete forecasts.
Forebode holds a certain degree of ambiguity as it implies a forecast that may or may not come to pass. It embodies the human capacity to anticipate negative outcomes and reflects our instinctive desire to recognize potential dangers. While it conveys a sense of trepidation, it also highlights the importance of being attuned to our intuition and recognizing potential warning signs.
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To foretell; to feel a secret sense of something future-usually applied to evil.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FOREBODE
Etymology of FOREBODE
The word forebode originated from two Old English words: fore and bod.
Fore comes from the Old English word fore, meaning before or in front of. It is related to the German word vor and the Latin word pra.
Bod is derived from the Old English word bod, which means command or message. It is related to the Old Norse word boð and the German word bot.
When combined, fore and bod create forebod, which means a command or message that comes before or predicts something. Over time, the word evolved into forebode, which is a verb meaning to predict or foresee something coming or happening in the future.
Similar spelling words for FOREBODE
Conjugate verb Forebode
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
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FUTURE
I
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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to forebode
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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