augurs

Noun, Verb

A religious official in ancient Rome who observed natural signs, especially the behaviour of birds, interpreting these as an indication of divine approval or disapproval of a proposed action. Verb: (of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.

ریشه

From Latin 'augur'.

مثال

• The augurs of ancient Rome were revered for their insights.
• The sudden drop in temperature augurs a coming storm.
• The augurs would often look to the skies for signs.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Augurs well Augurs ill