verb
- to be a sign or indication of something that will happen in the future
- to predict or foretell, especially based on signs or omens
noun
- a person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs to predict the future
Usage: historical
Examples
- The dark clouds augur a storm coming this evening.
- Early sales figures augur well for the new product.
- The team's poor performance in practice does not augur success in the championship.
- In ancient Rome, an augur would examine bird behavior to predict future events.
- The economic report augurs a period of growth for the industry.
- These warning signs augur trouble ahead if we don't act now.