augurare — meaning in English

English meaning

• augur noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
• wish noun A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.

Senses

augurare is used for these senses in English:

• augur To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
• wish (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

augur — full definition

1. noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
2. verb To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foreshadow.

wish — full definition

1. noun A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
2. verb To want or hope for something, often something unlikely or impossible.
3. verb To express a hope for someone's wellbeing or good fortune.

Related Italian words