What does AUGUR mean?

Parts of Speech:

Augur is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

• As a verb, augur means to predict or indicate something, often a future event, based on signs or omens.
• As a noun, augur refers to a prophet or soothsayer who predicts future events.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɔːɡər/
• UK: /ˈɔːɡə/

Origin and Usage:

Augur comes from the Latin word "augur" meaning "diviner" or "prophet." It was originally used in ancient Rome to refer to priests who interpreted the flight patterns of birds as a way to predict the future. Today, augur is used to describe someone who predicts or foretells future events based on signs or omens.

Synonyms:

• Foretell
• Portend
• Prognosticate
• Predict

Related Words:

• Oracle
• Prophe
• Seer
• Clair
• Witch

Example Sentences:

• The dark clouds augur a storm.
• She is said to be an augur of good fortune.
• The companys falling stock price augurs poorly for the future.