auspicate Definition
- 1to give a favorable sign or indication; to foreshadow or prophesy
- 2to initiate or inaugurate with ceremonies or omens
Using auspicate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auspicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The clear skies auspicated a good day for sailing.
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The new year was auspicated with a grand ceremony.
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The sudden drop in temperature auspicated the arrival of winter.
auspicate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with auspicate
Example
The event was held under the auspices of the local government.
auspicious beginning/start
a promising or favorable start to something
Example
The project got off to an auspicious start with strong support from investors.
a sign or indication of bad luck or misfortune
Example
The black cat crossing their path was seen as an inauspicious omen.
Origins of auspicate
from Latin 'auspicatus', meaning 'observer of birds'
Summary: auspicate in Brief
'Auspicate' [ˈɔːspɪkeɪt] is a verb that means to give a favorable sign or indication, or to initiate with ceremonies or omens. It can be used to describe a positive omen, as in 'The clear skies auspicated a good day for sailing,' or to describe the inauguration of an event, as in 'The new year was auspicated with a grand ceremony.' 'Auspicate' can also be used in phrases like 'auspice of,' which means under the protection or sponsorship of someone or something, and 'inauspicious omen,' which means a sign of bad luck or misfortune.
