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to bode
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to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous
Example
His silence yesterday boded trouble for today's meeting.
The sudden drop in sales figures bodes poorly for the company's financial health next quarter.
Her absence from the team meetings has boded poorly for her chances of promotion.
The dark clouds bode ill for our picnic plans.
The howling winds outside are boding a storm.
