augur
noun
1. (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
Similar word(s): auspex
Definition categories: person, oracle, prophesier, prophet, seer, vaticinator
verb
1. indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Similar word(s): auspicate, betoken, bode, forecast, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate
Definition categories: communication, bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal
2. predict from an omen
Definition categories: communication, anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise
Sentences with augur as a verb:
- to augur well or ill