verb
- present participle of augur; to predict or foretell, especially based on signs or omens
- to be a sign or indication of something future; to suggest or hint at
noun
- the act or practice of predicting future events or interpreting omens
Usage: less common than the verb form
Examples
- The dark clouds were auguring a severe storm.
- Early sales figures are auguring well for the new product launch.
- The ancient priests spent their time auguring from bird flight and animal entrails.
- These positive test results are auguring success for the medical treatment.
- The economist was auguring economic growth in the coming quarter.
- The team's strong performance in practice is auguring a championship season.