auspicate

transitive verb

aus·​pi·​cate

ˈȯspəˌkāt

-ed/-ing/-s

1

archaic : to indicate in advance as though by an omen : portend, augur

2

: to initiate or enter upon especially under circumstances or with a procedure (such as drinking a toast) calculated to ensure prosperity and good luck

auspicating the trip with a cocktail

Word History

Etymology

Latin auspicatus, past participle of auspicari to take auspices, from auspic-, auspex

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