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| 1. | [ noun ] a sign of something about to happen | |
| Synonyms: | presage prognostic prodigy prognostication portent | |
| Examples: | "he looked for an omen before going into battle" |
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| Related terms: | augury auspice foreboding death_knell bode | |
| 2. | [ verb ] indicate by signs | |
| Synonyms: | predict augur portend presage bode forecast foretell prefigure prognosticate foreshadow betoken auspicate | |
| Examples: | "These signs bode bad news" |
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| Related terms: | bespeak threaten prophesy prognosis auspice | |
| Similar spelling: |
Oman Oommen Omani |
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