Augur
/ΛΙΛ.Ι‘Ι/
The meaning and definition of Augur, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.
βto augur well or illβ
- To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.
noun
- A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
- An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Latin augur.
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