forebode

verb

How many syllables in forebode?

There are 2 syllables in the word forebode.

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Divide forebode into syllables:

fore · bode

How to pronounce forebode:

Definition of forebode:

forebode (verb):: to be a good or bad sign of future events; make a prediction about; tell in advance.; to have an inward conviction of (something, such as a coming ill or misfortune)

Synonyms for forebode:

anticipate

augur

bet

betoken

bid fair

bode

calculate

call

forecast

foresee

foreshadow

foreshow

foretell

foretoken

forewarn

guess

hazard

imply

indicate

portend

predict

presage

pretend

prognosticate

promise

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Antonyms for forebode:

be amazed

be surprised

call in question

call into question

challenge

contest

dispute

doubt

query

question

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