auspicate
IPA: ˈɔspɪkʌt
verb
- (transitive) To foreshow; to foretoken.
- (transitive) To give a favorable turn to in commencing; to inaugurate; -- a sense derived from the Roman practice of taking the auspicium, or inspection of birds, before undertaking any important business.
adjective
- Auspicious.
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Examples of "auspicate" in Sentences
- The meeting began with a prayer to auspicate the start of a new project
- The astrologer predicted that the alignment of the stars would auspicate good fortune for the coming year
- The ringing of bells was believed to auspicate a successful harvest in the village
- The ancient ritual was performed to auspicate the marriage ceremony between the two families
- The appearance of a rainbow was seen as an auspicate sign of peace and prosperity for the kingdom
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