1. past tense of augur; to be a sign or indication of something that will happen in the future
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used with 'well' or 'ill' to indicate positive or negative omens
2. past tense of augur; to predict or prophesy based on signs or omens
Usage: archaic or formal usage

Examples

• The dark clouds augured a severe storm.
• Early sales figures augured well for the new product.
• The team's poor performance in practice augured badly for the championship game.
• The economic indicators augured a recession.
• Her confident demeanor augured success in the interview.
• The ancient Romans augured the future by observing bird flight.