Bode — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Related Entry: Bide (verb)

Bide is a different word from Bode. The synonyms below are for bide, not for bode.

1. to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

   "how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?"

   similar: abide, continue, endure, hold on, hold up, keep up, last, perdure, persist, remain, run on
   related: linger, stay, stick around, tarry, carry through, prevail, survive
   opposite: cease, close, conclude, desist, die, discontinue, end, expire, finish, lapse, leave off, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up
   near: abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane

2. to put up with (something painful or difficult)

   "at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children"

   similar: abide, absorb, accept, bear, brook, countenance, endure, go, hack, handle, meet, pocket, stand, stick out, stomach, support, sustain, sweat out, take, tolerate, wear (British), live with, lump (it), stand for, tough it out
   related: allow, permit, suffer, swallow, reconcile (to), acquiesce, agree (with or to), assent (to), capitulate, consent (to), respect, submit (to), yield (to)
   near: decline, dismiss, refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn, turn down, combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist, avoid, bypass, circumvent, dodge, elude, escape, evade, miss, abstain (from), forbear, refrain (from)

3. to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

   "I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire"

   similar: await, hold on, stay, wait, bide one's time, cool one's heels, hold one's breath, sit tight
   related: hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarry, stand by, anticipate, expect, watch (for)