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Augur (Verb)

Predict from an omen.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The falcon's unusual flight pattern was considered a bad omen, and the wise men attempted to augur the future from its behavior.
Ancient Romans believed they could augur the success of a new business by interpreting the flight patterns of birds.
The strange cloud formation over the city seemed to augur a disaster, causing widespread panic among the residents.
The discovery of a four-leaf clover was supposed to augur good luck, and Sarah kept the small plant as a charm.
The Oracle of Delphi was revered for her ability to augur the outcome of battles from the entrails of animals and the movement of stars.

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen; "These signs bode bad news".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The changes in weather patterns augur a long and severe winter ahead.
The stock market's downturn augurs a potential economic crisis.
Her lack of preparation augurs poorly for her chances of success in the competition.
The current instability in the region augurs an uncertain future for the new government.
The warning signs from the doctors augur a long and difficult recovery for the patient.