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augured

[ˈɔːɡə(r)]

augured Definition

to be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something bad.

Using augured: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "augured" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dark clouds augured a storm.

  • Example

    The sudden drop in sales augured poorly for the company's future.

  • Example

    His angry outburst augured trouble ahead.

augured Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for augured

Antonyms for augured

Phrases with augured

  • augur well/badly

    to indicate a positive/negative outcome or future success/failure

    Example

    The strong start to the season augurs well for the team's chances of making the playoffs.

  • to predict or foretell the outcome of an event, often through the use of divination or other supernatural means

    Example

    The shaman was called upon to augur in the harvest festival.

  • a person or thing that is seen as a sign of impending disaster or misfortune

    Example

    The sudden resignation of the CEO was seen as an augur of doom for the company.

Origins of augured

from Latin 'augurare', meaning 'to predict'

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Summary: augured in Brief

'Augured' [ˈɔːɡə(r)] means to be a sign of something that will happen in the future, usually something bad. It is often used to describe negative outcomes or future failures, as in 'The sudden drop in sales augured poorly for the company's future.' 'Augured' can also be used in phrases like 'augur well/badly,' which indicate positive/negative outcomes, and 'augur of doom,' which refers to a person or thing that is seen as a sign of impending disaster.