auspices

Meanings

• noun

  The protection, support, or favor of a god, a powerful person, or an organization.

• noun

  The act of seeking divine guidance or interpreting omens.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with auspices
apices , graces , paces

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Variants

List of all variants of auspices that leads to same result
auspice , auspices , under the auspices of

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'auspicium', meaning 'divination, omen, prophecy'.

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Trivia

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1. The Roman god Jupiter was the god of auspices.

2. Auspices were taken before important events in ancient Rome, but also before everyday activities, such as planting crops or setting out on a journey.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

2. Omens: Signs or portents that are believed to have a supernatural significance and to indicate the will of the gods.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, auspices were taken before important events, such as battles or the beginning of a new project. The auspices were taken by the 'augur', a priestly official who interpreted the omens. Auspices were also taken before making important decisions, such as signing a treaty or declaring war.

How to Memorize "auspices"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a priest taking auspices before a battle by observing the behavior of birds or interpreting the signs in the entrails of a sacrificial animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'auspices' with the idea of seeking guidance or protection from a higher power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'AUSPICES' to remember the meaning: 'A' for auspicium, 'U' for omens, 'S' for seeking, 'P' for protection, 'I' for interpretation, 'C' for culture, and 'E' for etymology.

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