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augur

 

[ หˆษ”หษกษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

foretell

To augur means to foresee or predict something, especially through signs or omens.

Synonyms

forecast, foresee, predict

Examples of usage

  • Many people believe that a black cat crossing your path augurs bad luck.
  • The dark clouds augur a storm approaching.
  • Her sudden silence augurs trouble ahead.
Context #2 | Noun

ancient Rome

In ancient Rome, an augur was a religious official who interpreted and foretold events by studying the flight of birds.

Synonyms

diviner, prophet, seer

Examples of usage

  • The augur observed the birds' flight patterns to predict the outcome of battles.

Translations

Translations of the word "augur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น augรบrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเค•เฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorzeichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‰ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepowiednia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ๅ…†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท augure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ augurio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kehanet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฐูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›ลกtba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veลกtba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข„ๅ…†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prerokba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirboรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปะถะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™dbษ™xtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ augurio

Etymology

The word 'augur' originates from the Latin word 'augurium', which referred to the practice of interpreting omens or signs, particularly the flight of birds. Augury was a common practice in ancient Rome, where augurs were highly respected for their ability to predict the future based on natural signs. The role of augurs played a significant part in Roman religious and political life, influencing important decisions and events. Over time, the term 'augur' has come to be associated with the act of predicting or foreseeing future events.

See also: auguring, augury.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,421, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.