<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>In ancient Rome, any of a group of officials charged with observing and interpreting omens for guidance in public affairs.</li><li>Someone who foretells the future and interprets omens; soothsayer or prophet.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to serve as an omen or promise of; foreshadow; betoken.</li><li>To predict or foretell, as from signs or omens.</li><li>(used without object) to be a sign of a certain kind of outcome; bode (well, ill, etc.).</li><li>To make a prediction or guess based on signs or omens.</li></ul>