augur

(noun, verb)

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