Foreboder — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)fȯr-ˈbōd/ fore·bode

Meaning & Definition of Foreboder

Foreboder (verb)

  1. to have an inward conviction of (something, such as a coming ill or misfortune)
  2. foretell, portend
  3. augur, predict

Foreboder (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in foretaste, forewarning

    similar: foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether

Related Entry: Forebode (verb)

Forebode is a different word from Foreboder. The synonyms below are for forebode, not for foreboder.

  1. to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome

    "the dry summer doesn't forebode well for the harvest"

    similar: augur, bode, promise, bid fair
    related: forecast, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, forewarn, warn, anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee, betoken, foreshadow, harbinger, portend, prefigure, presignify, indicate, signify, allude, connote, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foreboder

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foreboder:

foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider, precursor, advertiser, announcer, blazoner, crier, proclaimer, courier, messenger, runner, augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, mark, sign, symptom, bellwether

Word Forms of Foreboder

Inflections: foreboded, forboded, foreboding, forboding, forebodes, forbodes

Derived words: foreboder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Foreboder

First known use: 1603t

Frequently Asked Questions about Foreboder

What does "Foreboder" mean?

"Foreboder" means to have an inward conviction of (something, such as a coming ill or misfortune). As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to have an inward conviction of (something, such as a coming ill or misfortune).

What is another word for "Foreboder"?

Other words for "Foreboder" include foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger and herald. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foreboder" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foreboder"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foreboder". Common alternatives include foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer, forerunner, harbinger, herald, outrider and precursor.

Is "Foreboder" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foreboder" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Foreboder"?

"Foreboder" is pronounced /(ˌ)fȯr-ˈbōd/ and divided into syllables as fore·bode.

What is the origin of the word "Foreboder"?

First known use: 1603t.

What is another word for "Foreboder" meaning "as in foretaste, forewarning"?

When "Foreboder" (noun) means as in foretaste, forewarning, synonyms include foreshadower, foretaste, forewarning, angel, foregoer and forerunner.

What are the forms of "Foreboder"?

The word forms of "Foreboder" include foreboded, forboded, foreboding, forboding, forebodes and forbodes.