Definition of AUSPICE

auspice

Plural: auspices

Noun

  • A divine or prophetic sign; a favorable omen.
  • a favorable omen
  • Patronage or protection.
  • An omen or a sign.
  • Divination from the actions of birds.

Verb

  • To be patron of; to sponsor.

Examples

  • Getting a blank tile on the first turn was a good auspice.
  • The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.
  • The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.
  • This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

aegis

Scrabble Score: 11

auspice: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
auspice: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
auspice: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

auspice: valid Words With Friends Word