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forebode

fo·re·bode

UK/fɔːˈbəʊd/ US/fɔˈrboʊd/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

make a prediction about; tell in advance

  • “Call the outcome of an election”

Origin

From Middle English foreboden, from Old English forebodian, equivalent to fore- + bode.

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