auspicate

IPA: ˈɔspɪkʌt

(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.

Examples of "auspicate" in Sentences

The elected officials gathered to auspicate the new community center with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony
As the director prepared to auspicate the film premiere, excitement filled the air among the cast and crew
The teacher decided to auspicate the school year with a motivational speech to inspire the students
They chose to auspicate their charity event with a special guest who had made significant contributions to the cause
The mayor's speech helped to auspicate the town's annual festival, setting a positive tone for the festivities ahead