auspice
auspice · auspices · auspiced · auspicing
To be patron of; to sponsorTo be patron of; to sponsor.
UK/ˈɔːspɪs/US/ˈɔspɪs/
» The event unfolded successfully under the auspices of a generous sponsor.
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1 sensesTo be patron of; to sponsor.
The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.
Examples
12 sentencesThe event unfolded successfully under the auspices of a generous sponsor.
The project flourished under the auspices of an experienced project manager.
The conference was conducted under the auspices of an international organization.
The workshop was held under the auspices of a leading research institution.
The exhibition was organized under the auspices of a renowned art foundation.
Origin
From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex.From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex.
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Forms
auspices, auspicing, auspiced, auspicedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle