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FOREBODE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word forebode. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word forebode. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FOREBODE

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foretell
verbv
verb

• foreshadow or presage

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

predict
verbv
verb

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

anticipate
verbv
verb

• regard something as probable or likely

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

• realize beforehand

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• be excited or anxious about

• be a forerunner of or occur earlier than

portend
verbv
verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

promise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

verb

• make a promise or commitment

• promise to undertake or give

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• give grounds for expectations

announce
verbv
verb

• make known; make an announcement

• announce publicly or officially

• give the names of

• foreshadow or presage

augur
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy

verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

• predict from an omen

betoken
verbv
verb

• be a signal for or a symptom of

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

bode
verbv
verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

forecast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

verb

• predict in advance

• judge to be probable

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

foreshadow
verbv
verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

herald
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (formal) a person who announces important news

• something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

verb

• foreshadow or presage

• praise vociferously

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

presage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a foreboding about what is about to happen

• a sign of something about to happen

verb

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

prophesy
verb, nounv, n
verb

• predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

• deliver a sermon

signify
verbv
verb

• denote or connote

• convey or express a meaning

• make known with a word or signal

warn
verbv
verb

• notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• ask to go away

• notify, usually in advance

call
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course

• a method of contacting a person by phone

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a demand

• the characteristic sound produced by a bird

• a brief social visit

• a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

• a demand for a show of hands in a card game

• a request

• an instruction that interrupts the program being executed

• a visit in an official or professional capacity

• (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee

• the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

verb

• assign a specified (usually proper) name to

• ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• utter a sudden loud cry

• order, request, or command to come

• pay a brief visit

• call a meeting; invite or command to meet

• read aloud to check for omissions or absentees

• send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message

• utter a characteristic note or cry

• stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• make a stop in a harbour

• demand payment of (a loan)

• make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

• give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance

• indicate a decision in regard to

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• present for redemption before maturation

• challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense

• declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee

• lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal

• order or request or give a command for

• order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role

• utter in a loud voice or announce

• challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of

• consider or regard as being

• rouse somebody from sleep with a call

prognosticate
verbv
verb

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Best Hypernyms For FOREBODE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for forebode, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
guess hazard pretend venture

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