
Augur
Subtle Signs
Augur involves interpreting small details and changes to make predictions, not guaranteed outcomes.
The sudden change in weather augurs a turbulent season.
Positive or Negative
Augur can be followed by words like 'well' or 'ill' to indicate if the prediction is good or bad.
Such strong sales figures augur well for the company's future.
Not Certainty
Using 'augur' suggests there's room for interpretation, rather than stating something is certain.
These economic indicators may augur a recession.
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