Augured

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Signaled or foretold something that is likely to happen in the future
2. Served as a sign or omen suggesting what will come
3. Indicated or gave a prediction about an upcoming event or outcome

Etymology: "Augured" is the past tense of "augur," so the story belongs to the verb's base form. The root is Latin "augur," a priest in ancient Rome who interpreted omens, especially the flight and calls of birds, to advise on whether public actions should go ahead. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is related to the Latin verb "augurare," meaning to interpret omens, and English took the word directly from Latin. Over time the sense moved from the priestly act of reading signs to any forecasting of what lies ahead. To say something "augured well" is to say it suggests a good outcome, so the verb now often describes a sign or event pointing toward a future result rather than a formal ritual of divination.

Synonyms: predicted, foretold, prophesied, forecasted, foreshadowed

Antonyms: unforeseen, unexpected, surprising, unpredicted, unknown