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augur vs anticipate

anticipate vs augur

augur is a noun but anticipate is not a noun.

augur and anticipate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
augur Yes No Yes No
anticipate No No Yes No
As verbs, anticipate is a hypernym of augur; that is, anticipate is a word with a broader meaning than augur:
  • augur: predict from an omen
  • anticipate: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Other hypernyms of augur include call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise.
augur (noun) anticipate (noun)
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
augur (verb) anticipate (verb)
indicate, as with a sign or an omen be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
predict from an omen regard something as probable or likely
realize beforehand
make a prediction about; tell in advance
be excited or anxious about
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Difference between augur and anticipate

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