CEFR B2

augur

verb

Meaning

To be a sign of a future event or outcome; to predict or foreshadow.

Examples

The early sales figures augur well for the company's future.
His sudden resignation did not augur positively for the peace talks.

Synonyms: foretell, predict, portend, foreshadow

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augur (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːɡər/

Definition

To be a sign of a future event or outcome; to predict or foreshadow.

Examples

The early sales figures augur well for the company's future.
His sudden resignation did not augur positively for the peace talks.
The team's recent performance seems to augur a difficult season ahead.

How to Use augur

augur well for (prepositional phrase): To be a good sign for the future of something. — "The company's strong performance in the first quarter augurs well for its annual profits."
augur badly for (prepositional phrase): To be a bad sign for the future of something. — "The increasing pollution levels augur badly for the health of the planet."

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