augur

/ˈɔːɡɐ/

/ˈɔɡɝ/

to augur

MAIN VERB

to act as an indicator of future success or failure

synonyms : auspicate

predict from an omen

Augur

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

synonyms : auspex

Examples

1. This man is an augur, a priest.

2. And so what are the projects like augur?

3. The two words together made augur, literally one who talks to birds.

4. No major decision was made without the augur's consultation.