definition of
augur

[1] #1 augur v. [bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict] indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news". wn

[2] #2 augur n. [auspex] (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy. wn

[3] #3 augur v. predict from an omen. wn