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augur

/ˈɔː.ɡə/
noun
  1. A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

  2. An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.

verb
  1. To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.

  2. To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.

    "to augur well or ill"

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