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augur /ˈɑːgɚ/ verb

augurs; augured; auguring

augur

/ˈɑːgɚ/

verb

augurs; augured; auguring

Learner's definition of AUGUR

formal

: to show or suggest something that might happen in the future

[no object]

The change augurs [=bodes] ill/badly for the success of the business. [=the change suggests that the business will not succeed]
The decision doesn't augur well.

[+ object]

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