ALL meanings of auspicate
aus·pi·cate
A a - verb auspicate to begin or inaugurate with a ceremony intended to bring good fortune 3
- noun auspicate To foreshow; to foretoken. 1
- verb with object auspicate to initiate with ceremonies calculated to ensure good luck; inaugurate. 1
- verb auspicate To give a favorable turn to in commencing; to inaugurate; -- a sense derived from the Roman practice of taking the auspicium, or inspection of birds, before undertaking any important business. 0
- adjective auspicate Auspicious. 0