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to augur
01
to predict future events based on omens or signs
Transitive: to augur future events
Examples
The ancient tribe used the flight patterns of birds to augur the outcomes of their battles.
Some ancient civilizations believed that lunar eclipses augured significant shifts in political power or societal changes.
02
to signal or suggest whether something is likely to have a good or bad result
Intransitive: to augur in a specific manner
Examples
His lack of preparation augured poorly for his chances of success in the interview.
The steady growth in sales augurs well for the company ’s future.
Augur
01
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
