Augur Definition

ôgər
augurs
noun
augurs
One of a group of ancient Roman religious officials who foretold events by observing and interpreting signs and omens.
American Heritage
In ancient Rome, any of a body of officials who interpreted omens as being favorable or unfavorable in connection with an undertaking.
Webster's New World
A seer or prophet; a soothsayer.
American Heritage
A fortuneteller; prophet; soothsayer.
Webster's New World

A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
augurs
To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell.
American Heritage
To foretell or prophesy from omens.
Webster's New World
To serve as an omen of; betoken.
Trends that augur change in society.
American Heritage
To be an omen (of); presage.
Cloudy skies augur rain.
Webster's New World
To make predictions from signs or omens.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
idiom
augur ill (<i>or</i> well)
  • to be a bad (or good) omen
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Augur

Noun

Singular:
augur
Plural:
augurs

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Augur

  • augur ill (or well)

Origin of Augur

  • From Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English from Latin aug- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Augur Sentence Examples

  • As the augur looked south he had the east, the lucky quarter, on his left, and therefore signs on the left side were considered favourable, those on the right unfavourable.

  • The augur afterwards announced the result of his observations in a set form of words, by which the magistrate was bound.

  • Unfortunately taking up residence at Number 11 may augur less well for the lad's batting prowess in the years to come.

  • At midnight, when the sky was clear and there was an absence of wind, the augur, in the presence of a magistrate, took up his position on a hill which afforded a wide view.

  • Please tell me what to do ' does not augur well.

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