augur
|au-gur|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɔːɡər/
🇬🇧
/ˈɔːɡə/
predict or foretell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'augur' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'augur,' where 'aug-' meant 'to increase' and '-ur' was a suffix used in agent nouns.
Historical Evolution
'augur' changed from the Latin word 'augur' and eventually became the modern English word 'augur'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who interprets omens,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to predict or foretell a future event'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official diviner of ancient Rome.
The augur predicted a prosperous year for the city.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 07:48