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au·gur
 augur
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who predicts the future or tries to obtain hidden knowledge by interpreting signs and omens, esp. an ancient Roman religious official with such a duty; soothsayer.
They appealed to the augur to divine the future.- similar words:
- seer
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| related words: |
fortuneteller, oracle, prophet, visionary |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
augurs, auguring, augured |
| definition 1: |
to be an omen of.
The dark clouds augured rain.Tremendous sales in the first quarter augured success for the company.- similar words:
- forecast, foretell, omen, portend, promise, prophesy, threaten
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| definition 2: |
to predict by interpreting omens.
The seer augured a victory for their army in the upcoming battle.- similar words:
- divine, prophesy
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| related words: |
predict, signify |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be an omen; bode (usu. fol. by "ill" or "well").
A sold-out opening night and excellent reviews--these things augur well for a long run of the play on Broadway.Failure on the two exams augured ill for his passing the course. |
| definition 2: |
to predict by interpreting omens.
The prophet augured accurately.- similar words:
- divine, prophesy
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| related words: |
prophesy |
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