1. past tense of auspicate; to begin or initiate under favorable circumstances; to make a good start.
Usage: formal; rare; literary

Examples

• The ceremony auspicated the new academic year with great promise.
• They auspicated the project with an optimistic speech.
• The festival auspicated the summer season beautifully.
• The director auspicated the film premiere with a standing ovation.
• The ambassador auspicated diplomatic relations with a formal dinner.