auspice

Meanings

• Verb

  To watch over, protect, or supervise; to observe the signs or omens of something.

  - "The priest auspices the sacrifices before they are offered to the gods."
  - "The general auspices his troops before they go into battle."
  - "The company auspices new projects before they are launched."

• Noun

  The act or practice of observing omens or interpreting signs, especially those regarded as auspicious.

  - "The ancient Romans believed that the flight of birds was an auspice of the future."
  - "The auspice of the new moon was considered a good sign for the start of a new project."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔspɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with auspice
advice , rejoice , voice , noise , choice

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Variants

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auspice , auspices

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'auspicare,' meaning 'to look at birds,' from 'avis,' bird, and 'specare,' to look.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Romans believed that the eagle was the most auspicious bird.

2. The word 'auspicious' comes from the same Latin root as 'auspice'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Omens: Signs or symbols believed to predict future events.

2. Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, auspices were an important part of religious life. Priests would observe the flight of birds or the behavior of other animals to determine the will of the gods. Auspices were also used before battles to ensure victory. In literature, auspices are mentioned in works such as Virgil's Aeneid and Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

How to Memorize "auspice"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine observing the flight of a bird to determine the will of the gods.
   - Visualize the ancient Romans interpreting signs from the behavior of animals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'auspice' with the idea of watching over or protecting.
   - Think of the ancient practice of observing omens or interpreting signs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'auspice' comes from the Latin word 'avis,' bird.
   - Think of the word 'auspicious,' which means 'bringing good luck.'

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