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auspice

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
14
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːspɪs/
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/ˈɔːspɪs/ · /ˈɔspɪs/(US) · /ˈɑspɪs/

Definition of auspice

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (in-plural)Patronage or protection.
    “This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.”
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noun

  1. (in-plural)Patronage or protection.
    “This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.”
  2. An omen or a sign.
    “The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.”
  3. (obsolete)Divination from the actions of birds.

verb

  1. (transitive)To be patron of; to sponsor.
    “The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.”

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Etymology

From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex.

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