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auguring

 

[ ˈɔːɡjʊrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

foretelling

Auguring is the practice of predicting the future based on signs or omens. It is often associated with ancient civilizations and superstitions.

Synonyms

divining, foretelling, predicting

Examples of usage

  • Many cultures have traditions of auguring the weather by observing the behavior of animals.
  • The ancient Romans were known for their skilled augurs who interpreted the flight patterns of birds.
  • In modern times, some people still believe in auguring as a way to foresee events.

Translations

Translations of the word "auguring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 augurar

🇮🇳 भविष्यवाणी करना

🇩🇪 vorhersagen

🇮🇩 meramalkan

🇺🇦 пророкувати

🇵🇱 przepowiadać

🇯🇵 予言する（よげんする）

🇫🇷 prédire

🇪🇸 augurar

🇹🇷 kehanette bulunmak

🇰🇷 예언하다

🇸🇦 يتنبأ

🇨🇿 předpovídat

🇸🇰 predpovedať

🇨🇳 预言 (yùyán)

🇸🇮 prerokovati

🇮🇸 spá

🇰🇿 болжау

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება

🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 augurar

Etymology

The word 'auguring' originates from the Latin word 'augur', which refers to a priest or official in ancient Rome who interpreted omens to guide public policy. The practice of auguring was common in many ancient cultures, including the Greeks and Etruscans, who believed that signs from the gods could foretell the future. Over time, auguring has evolved into a more generalized term for predicting or foreseeing future events.

See also: augur, augury.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,459, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.