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auspice

 

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Noun auspice has 1 sense
  1. auspice - a favorable omen
    --1 is a kind of
    omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy
    Derived forms: verb auspicate1, verb auspicate2

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Auspice

Definition:

Auspice refers to a sign, omen, or indication that suggests what is likely to happen in the future. It can also refer to the support, patronage, or sponsorship under which an event or activity takes place.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Auspice

Senses:

Sense 1:

A sign or omen suggesting what is likely to happen in the future.

Example sentence: The appearance of a rainbow was seen as an auspice of good luck and fortune.

Sense 2:

Support, patronage, or sponsorship under which an event or activity takes place.

Example sentence: The concert was organized under the auspice of a local music charity.

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