Definition of AUSPICE

auspice

Plural: auspices

Noun

  • a favorable omen
  • Patronage or protection.
  • An omen or a sign.
  • Divination from the actions of birds.
  • pl. -S a favorable omen

Verb

  • To be patron of; to sponsor.

Examples

  • "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 is a valid Words With Friends word