Meaning Of The Word Augur

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What's The Definition Of Augur?

augur
verb: If something augurs well or badly for a person or a future situation, it is a sign that things will go well or badly.

augur in American English
in ancient Rome, any of a body of officials who interpreted omens as being favorable or unfavorable in connection with an undertaking
to foretell or prophesy from omens

augur in American English 1
intransitive verb: to conjecture from signs or omens; predict
noun: one of a group of ancient Roman officials charged with observing and interpreting omens for guidance in public affairs
transitive verb: to divine or predict, as from omens; prognosticate

augur in American English 2
intransitive verb: to argue, talk, or converse
noun: an excessively talkative person

augur in British English
noun: (in ancient Rome) a religious official who observed and interpreted omens and signs to help guide the making of public decisions
verb: to predict (some future event), as from signs or omens

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