foreboded

Meanings

• verb

  give a sign or warning of (an event or danger); portend

  - "The weather forecast foreboded a storm."
  - "The old man's face foreboded trouble."

---

Synonyms

foretell , portend , predict

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with foreboded
ode , mode , code , robe , gloe , behode , chode

---

Variants

List of all variants of foreboded that leads to same result
forbode , forboded , forbodes , forboding , forebode , foreboded , foreboder , foreboders , forebodes , foreboding

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

foreboded (past tense and past participle of forebode)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'to carry or bring forth,' forebode developed its current sense by the late 15th century.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'forebode' comes from the Old English word 'forebodan,' which means 'to carry before.'

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth,' the witches' prophecy that 'the raven himself is hoarse / That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan' forebodes the tragic events to come.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. omen: An omen is a sign or event considered as an augury or portent of things to come.

2. prophecy: A prophecy is a prediction or forecast of future events, typically one made under the inspiration of a god or a supernatural power.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the word 'forebode' is often used to build suspense or create a sense of impending danger.

How to Memorize "foreboded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stormy sky with dark clouds gathering, and hear the rumble of thunder in the distance. This visualization can help you remember the meaning of 'forebode' as 'to give a sign or warning of a storm or danger'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forebode' with the word 'omen' or 'prophecy'. This can help you remember that 'forebode' means 'to give a sign or warning of something, especially a danger or event that is about to happen'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' for 'give a sign or warning,' 'O' for 'originally meaning,' 'R' for 'rhymes with ode,' 'E' for 'often used in literature,' 'B' for 'forms include past tense,' and 'O' for 'related concepts include omen and prophecy'.

---

Memorize "foreboded" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize foreboded is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.