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augur

UK
/ˈɔːɡə/
US
/ˈɔɡər/

Translations

augurverb
augured
Past Simple
augured
Past Participle
auguring
Gerund
UK
/ˈɔːɡə/
US
/ˈɔɡɚ/
augurerSurtout dans des tours comme « augurer bien/mal ».
The dark clouds augur that a storm is coming.
Les nuages sombres augurent qu’une tempête approche.
Additional translations
présagerEmploi plus naturel au sens d’« être un signe annonciateur ».
Synonyms
presage
portend
forecast
prophesy
foretell
predict
augurnoun
augurs
pl
UK
/ˈɔːɡə/
US
/ˈɔɡər/
augureAntiquité romaine, religion.
The augur was consulted before the battle to ensure the gods favored their plans.
On consulta l’augure avant la bataille pour s’assurer que les dieux favorisaient leurs projets.
augurePar extension, personne qui prédit ou annonce l’avenir.
Economic augurs are forecasting slower growth in the coming year.
Les augures économiques prévoient un ralentissement de la croissance au cours de l’année à venir.
Synonyms
sign
omen
harbinger
prognostic
foreboding
portent

Definitions

augurverb
To predict or foretell a future event, especially from omens.
The dark clouds augur that a storm is coming.
To serve as an omen or indication of something.
The successful launch augurs well for the company's future.
augurnoun
An official in ancient Rome who interpreted omens to guide public policy.
The augur was consulted before the battle to ensure the gods favored their plans.
A person who predicts or foretells events; a prophet or soothsayer.
Economic augurs are forecasting slower growth in the coming year.
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