forebodes

verb

variants also forbodes
Definition of forebodesnext
present tense third-person singular of forebode
as in predicts
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome the dry summer doesn't forebode well for the harvest

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  1. predicts
  2. promises
  3. bodes
  4. anticipates
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  • Jon Heyman of the New York Post predicts Alonso to sign for $152 million.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • McKinsey & Co predicts the cash economy in many emerging markets like India, will decline from 23% today to less than 10% within this decade.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of predicts
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  • New Founding’s talent network, which promises to place candidates at companies that support the organization’s mission, is 3,000 members strong and growing.
    David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • From Billy Joel and Justin Timberlake to Shakira, the year promises something for every music fan.
    Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promises
Verb
  • That bodes well for his national team prospects under Pochettino.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Walter doesn’t have the heft Brooks does, but that bodes well for the future.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bodes
Verb
  • Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This strategy anticipates the price action to be range-bound in the near term.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipates
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