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augur vs forebode

forebode vs augur

augur is a noun but forebode is not a noun.

augur and forebode both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
augur Yes No Yes No
forebode No No Yes No
As verbs, forebode is a hypernym of augur; that is, forebode is a word with a broader meaning than augur:
  • augur: predict from an omen
  • forebode: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Other hypernyms of augur include anticipate, call, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise.
augur (noun) forebode (noun)
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
augur (verb) forebode (verb)
indicate, as with a sign or an omen make a prediction about; tell in advance
predict from an omen
Difference between augur and forebode

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