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augur

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﹒A religious official in ancient Rome who interpreted omens to predict the outcome of future events.

﹒To portend a good or bad outcome; to serve as an omen of something to come.

Examples

﹒The dark clouds seemed to augur a severe storm later in the afternoon.

﹒Many analysts believe that these positive economic indicators augur well for the future of the industry.

﹒The ancient Romans would often consult the flight of birds to augur the success of their military campaigns.

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