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auguring

[ˈɔːɡjərɪŋ]

auguring Definition

  • 1portend a good or bad outcome
  • 2predict or forecast (something)
  • 3to be a sign of something that will happen in the future

Using auguring: Examples

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

  • Example

    The dark clouds augur a storm.

  • Example

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

  • Example

    The stock market's recent performance does not augur well for the economy.

auguring Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with auguring

  • augur well/badly

    to indicate a positive/negative future outcome

    Example

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

  • to predict or forecast, especially with the aid of special knowledge or expertise

    Example

    The political analyst was able to augur in the election results with surprising accuracy.

  • 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 struggling company.

Origins of auguring

from Latin 'augurare', meaning 'to interpret omens'

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Summary: auguring in Brief

'Auguring' [ˈɔːɡjərɪŋ] means to portend a good or bad outcome, predict or forecast something, or to be a sign of something that will happen in the future. It is often used in phrases like 'augur well/badly,' which indicate a positive/negative future outcome, and 'augur of doom,' which refers to a person or thing that is seen as a sign of impending disaster or misfortune.