Are You Augur Meaning?

transitive verb. 1 : to foretell especially from omens. 2 : to give promise of : presage This bad news augurs disaster for all of us.

How do you use the word augur?

Usage
  1. Example: The daily marches by protesters augur an unfavorable end to the politician's career.
  2. Example: The leaves on the ground augur the winter mere weeks away.
  3. Example: Among his coworkers, Brian had become quite the augur of who would be fired next.

Does not augur well in a sentence?

augur well for someone or something

This latest economic message does not augur well for the stock market. I am afraid that this poll data does not augur well for the incumbent in the election.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.