Thesaurus: auspicate

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Definitions

1. a. Auspicious.
2. v. t. To foreshow; to foretoken.
3. v. t. 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.
4. v. indicate, as with a sign or an omen
5. v. commence in a manner calculated to bring good luck
6. v. commence in a manner calculated to bring good luck