augur well for someone or something
to indicate or predict good things for someone or something. (Usually in the negative.) This latest economic message does not augur well for the stock market. I am afraid that this poll data does not augur well for the incumbent in the election.
What does it mean to augur well?
Have good (or bad) expectations for someone or something. For example, John's recovery from surgery augurs well for the team and The Republican victory in the Congressional elections bodes ill for affirmative action.
How do you use augur in a sentence?
Augur in a Sentence ?
- Even the film's initial reviews augur the movie's A-list cast will be front and center on Oscar night.
- Sadly the polls seem to augur the arrogant tycoon will be our next president.
- The fact Gina arrived two hours late did not augur well for a productive workday.
