Associations to the word «Augur»

Wiktionary

AUGUR, noun. A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
AUGUR, noun. (Ancient Rome) An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
AUGUR, verb. To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.
AUGUR, verb. To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.

Dictionary definition

AUGUR, noun. (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy.
AUGUR, verb. Indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news".
AUGUR, verb. Predict from an omen.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras