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verb

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen

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Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

bɪˈtoʊ.kən

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verb

  1. Indicate, as with a sign or an omen

    “These signs bode bad news”

verb

  1. Be a signal for or a symptom of

    “These symptoms indicate a serious illness”

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Example Sentences

These signs bode bad news
These symptoms indicate a serious illness
Her behavior points to a severe neurosis
The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued

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