auspicate
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of auspicate
1595–1605; < Latin auspicātus consecrated by auguries (past participle of auspicārī ), equivalent to auspic- (stem of auspex ) + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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There is one thing I would mention which seems to auspicate the speedy development of the valley of the North Red River.
From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)
The King is made to auspicate and to pray, but not to trust that the Franchise Bill and the Relief Bill will be productive of good.
From A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II by Ellenborough, Edward Law, Earl of
Our words "auspicious" and "auspicate" are derived from the "auspices," or outlook on nature which these seers practised.
From Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology by Clarke, James Freeman
Would to God I could auspicate good influences!
From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Webster, Daniel
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