verb
- to be a sign or warning of something bad that will happen; to portend
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'forbode'; often used with an impersonal subject
Examples
- Dark clouds forbode a coming storm.
- The recent economic data forbodes trouble ahead for the market.
- His silence forbodes bad news.
- These warning signs forbode disaster if we do not act soon.
- The ominous tone of the letter forbodes conflict between the two parties.