auspicate

• Verbe rare ou littéraire signifiant inaugurer ou ouvrir par une cérémonie, ou prédire, présager, souvent avec des présages favorables.

An archaic verb meaning to inaugurate or begin with a ceremony, or to predict or foreshadow, often with favorable omens.

1. To foreshadow or indicateC2formal

   To serve as a sign or omen of something to come.

   présager, augurer

   • The early morning sunshine auspicated a beautiful day ahead.
   • Their initial success auspicated a prosperous venture.
   • The dark clouds auspicated an approaching storm.

   Synonymesaugurbetokenforeshadowforetokenheraldomenportendpresageprognosticate

2. To begin with a favorable omenC2formal

   To start an undertaking in a way that is believed to bring good luck or success.

   Commencer sous de bons auspices

   • The king auspicated the new year with a grand ceremony.
   • They auspicated the project by consulting the elders.
   • The festival was auspicated with prayers and offerings.

   Synonymesbeginblesscommenceinaugurateinitiatelaunch