 augur |
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| 1. | [ verb ] indicate by signs | |
| Synonyms: | predict forecast portend bode presage foreshadow prefigure foretell omen prognosticate betoken auspicate | |
| Examples: | "These signs bode bad news" |
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| Related terms: | bespeak threaten prophesy omen prognosis auspice | |
| 2. | [ verb ] predict from an omen | |
| Related terms: | predict | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (in ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy | |
| Synonyms: | auspex | |
| Related terms: | prophet antiquity Rome bode | |
| Similar spelling: |
augury auger Auxier |
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