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View synonyms for auspicate

auspicate

[ aw-spi-keyt ]

verb (used with object)

, aus·pi·cat·ed, aus·pi·cat·ing.
  1. to initiate with ceremonies calculated to ensure good luck; inaugurate.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of auspicate1

1595–1605; < Latin auspicātus consecrated by auguries (past participle of auspicārī ), equivalent to auspic- (stem of auspex ) + -ātus -ate 1
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Example Sentences

Our words "auspicious" and "auspicate" are derived from the "auspices," or outlook on nature which these seers practised.

For sundry reasons think you had better auspicate by Twickenham, and reserve Bentinck Street, for the bonne bouche week.

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