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forebode

 
Dictionary: fore·bode   (fôr-bōd', fōr-) pronunciation

v., -bod·ed, -bod·ing, -bodes.

v.tr.
  1. To indicate the likelihood of; portend: harsh words that foreboded estrangement.
  2. To have a premonition of (a future misfortune).
v.intr.
To prophesy or predict.

foreboder fore·bod'er n.

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verb

    To give warning signs of (impending peril): forewarn, threaten. See foresight.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: make a prediction about; tell in advance
  Synonyms: predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, anticipate, promise


 
 
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