Meaning of augur in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔɡər/

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  1. Verb

    augur

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin, ‘diviner’

    Definitions

    1. indicate by signs

    Examples

    • « These signs bode bad news »

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  2. 2. predict from an omen

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    augur

    Definitions

    1. (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy

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