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forebode vs augur

augur vs forebode

forebode is not a noun while augur is a noun.

forebode and augur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forebode No No Yes No
augur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, augur is a hyponym of forebode; that is, augur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forebode:
  • forebode: make a prediction about; tell in advance
  • augur: predict from an omen
Other hyponyms of forebode include read, outguess, second-guess, bet, wager, calculate, forecast, prophesy, vaticinate.
forebode (noun) augur (noun)
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
forebode (verb) augur (verb)
make a prediction about; tell in advance indicate, as with a sign or an omen
predict from an omen
Difference between forebode and augur

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