Pronunciation: /ˈɔːɡər/
noun a person who predicts the future, especially through omens or signs
A1 The farmer used a wooden augur to dig holes for planting seeds.
A2 The ancient Romans believed that the flight of birds could augur future events.
B1 The sudden drop in stock prices augurs a possible economic downturn.
B2 The dark clouds augur a storm approaching.
C1 The politician's recent actions augur well for his chances in the upcoming election.
C2 The discovery of a new oil reserve augurs significant economic growth for the country.
verb to predict or forecast (a future event) based on signs or omens
A1 I augur that it will rain tomorrow based on the dark clouds.
A2 She augurs success for the new project because of the team's hard work.
B1 The increase in sales augurs well for the company's future growth.
B2 The positive feedback from customers augurs positively for the product launch.
C1 The political unrest in the region augurs a period of uncertainty and instability.
C2 The economic indicators augur a possible recession in the coming months.
formal The astrologer's predictions augur a prosperous year ahead.
informal I have a feeling that this party will augur well for us.
slang The new product launch is expected to augur some serious cash flow.
figurative The dark clouds augur a storm approaching.
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