auspice

UK/ˈɔːspɪs//ˈɔspɪs/

auspice noun: patronage or protection.

Noun

auspice (plural auspices)

(in plural) Patronage or protection.
- This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.
Synonyms:

aegis
An omen or a sign.
- The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.
(obsolete) Divination from the actions of birds.

auspice (third-person singular simple present auspices, present participle auspicing, simple past and past participle auspiced)

(transitive) To be patron of; to sponsor.
- The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.

பிடித்த நிமித்தம்

Noun
plural	auspices
Verb
third-person singular present	auspices
present participle	auspicing
past participle	auspiced
past	auspiced

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

What does auspice mean?: Auspice means patronage or protection.
What is auspice in Tamil?: Auspice in Tamil is பிடித்த நிமித்தம். See Auspice meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is auspice?: Auspice can be a noun or a verb.
How do you pronounce auspice?: Auspice is pronounced /ˈɔːspɪs/ (UK).
What is the plural of auspice?: The plural of auspice is auspices.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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