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What are some words with the root Aug?

You're likely thinking of the Latin root aug-, which means "to increase" or "to make larger." Here are some words with this root:

Directly from the Latin:

* Augment (verb) - to increase the size or amount of something.

* Augmentation (noun) - the act of increasing something.

Derived from the Latin:

* Augury (noun) - a sign or omen, especially one considered to be a prediction of the future.

* August (adjective) - impressive, majestic, or grand.

* Augur (noun) - a prophet or soothsayer.

* Inaugurate (verb) - to formally begin or introduce something.

* Inauguration (noun) - a ceremony that marks the beginning of something.

Other:

* Augur (verb) - to predict or foreshadow something.

It's important to note that the spelling of the root can vary slightly depending on the word, but it generally maintains the "aug-" core.

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