Auspice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈȯ-spəs/ aus·pice

Meaning & Definition of Auspice

Auspice (noun)

  1. kindly patronage and guidance
  2. a prophetic sign; especially, a favorable sign
  3. observation by an augur especially of the flight and feeding of birds to discover omens

Auspice (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking

    "a program for inner-city youths that is under the auspices of a national corporation"

    similar: aegis, backing, patronage, sponsorship
    related: bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy, encouragement, fosterage, aid, assistance, help

  2. something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event

    "interpreted the teacher's smile as an auspice that he would get an A on his presentation"

    similar: augury, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, straw in the wind
    related: forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor, foretaste, hint, inkling, intimation, suggestion, forewarning, forecast, foretelling, prediction, prognostication, prophecy, badge, mark, note, token, divination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Auspice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Auspice:

aegis, backing, patronage, sponsorship, augury, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, prefiguring, presage, straw in the wind

Related Words for Auspice

bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy, encouragement, fosterage, aid, assistance, help, forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor, foretaste, hint, inkling, intimation, suggestion, forewarning, forecast, foretelling, prediction, prognostication, prophecy, badge, mark, note, token, divination

Word Forms of Auspice

Inflections: auspices

Origin & Etymology of Auspice

borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Latin auspicium "augury from the behavior of birds, leadership, authority," from auspic-, auspex "augur taking omens from birds (from avis "bird" + -spic-, -spex, derivative of specere "to see, observe") + -ium, deverbal suffix of function or state aviary, spy:1

First known use: 1533

Frequently Asked Questions about Auspice

What does "Auspice" mean?

"Auspice" means kindly patronage and guidance. As a noun, it is defined as: kindly patronage and guidance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Auspice"?

Other words for "Auspice" include aegis, backing, patronage, sponsorship, augury, boding, foreboding and foreshadowing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Auspice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Auspice"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Auspice". Common alternatives include aegis, backing, patronage, sponsorship, augury, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen and portent.

How do you use "Auspice" in a sentence?

Examples of "Auspice" in a sentence: "a program for inner-city youths that is under the auspices of a national corporation"; "interpreted the teacher's smile as an auspice that he would get an A on his presentation".

Is "Auspice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Auspice" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Auspice"?

"Auspice" is pronounced /ˈȯ-spəs/ and divided into syllables as aus·pice.

What is the origin of the word "Auspice"?

"Auspice" comes from borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Latin auspicium "augury from the behavior of birds, leadership, authority," from auspic-, auspex "augur taking omens from birds (from avis "bird" + -spic-, -spex, derivative of specere "to see, observe") + -ium, deverbal suffix of function or state aviary, spy:1. First known use: 1533.

What is another word for "Auspice" meaning "the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking"?

When "Auspice" (noun) means the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking, synonyms include aegis, backing, patronage and sponsorship.