forbode
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //fɔːrˈboʊd//
KK: /fɔrˈboʊd/
noun
Definition
A command or rule that prevents something from happening or makes it forbidden.
Example
The teacher issued a forbode against using phones in class.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new forbode at the park?
Yeah, they're not allowing any pets now.
That's a bit harsh; I think it forbode a lot of fun for families.
I agree, but I guess they want to keep the area clean.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prohibition
ban
interdict
Antonyms
permission
allowance
authorization
verb
Definition
To indicate or warn about something that will happen in the future, especially something bad.
Example
The dark clouds seemed to forbode a storm coming our way.
Tense Forms
Past: forbade
Past Participle: forbidden
Conversation
I had a strange dream last night that seemed to forbode something ominous.
Really? What happened in the dream?
There was a dark storm coming, and I felt really uneasy about it.
Root Explanation
Forbode is formed from "for-" (meaning before) and "bode" (from Old English "bodian", meaning to announce or proclaim). The word means to announce something in advance, often referring to a warning or omen.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'announced' ('bode') 'before' ('for-') it happens — that's why forbode means to predict or warn about future events.
Visually Confused Words
forebode
foreboder
forwoden
forebody