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Definition of "augur" []
- One of a group of ancient Roman religious officials who foretold events by observing and interpreting signs and omens. (noun)
- A seer or prophet; a soothsayer. (noun)
- To predict, especially from signs or omens; foretell. See Synonyms at foretell. (verb-transitive)
- To serve as an omen of; betoken: trends that augur change in society. (verb-transitive)
- To make predictions from signs or omens. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "augur" in a sentence
- "Sura xxvii. 48; vii. 128, where, as in this passage, the word augur refers to the mode of divination practised previous to Islam, by the flight of birds."
- "You haven't ever had it that much better and any change that works for customers longer-term augur well for everybody."
- "My point is "augur" is the operative word in that analysis."
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