augur
13 synonyms for augur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
“The augur declared the omens favourable before the battle.”
How to use augur
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
augurs well
augurs badly
augur for the future
Etymology
From Latin augur, a title of uncertain deeper origin, related to the verb augurare, "to interpret omens."
Full origin of augur →Frequently asked questions
What does “augur” mean?
The word “augur” means a person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future. In plain terms, to be an early sign of what's coming — usually seen in the phrase "augurs well/badly.".
How do you pronounce “augur”?
“Augur” is pronounced AW-guh (/ˈɔːɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “augur” in a sentence?
Here is “augur” used in a sentence: “The augur declared the omens favourable before the battle.”
What part of speech is “augur”?
Depending on how it is used, “augur” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “augur” come from?
The word “augur” comes from Latin. From Latin augur, a title of uncertain deeper origin, related to the verb augurare, "to interpret omens.".
How many meanings does “augur” have?
“Augur” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
