auspicate /ösˈpi-kāt/ transitive verb

1. To foreshow
2. To initiate or inaugurate with hopes of good luck

To augur

auspicious /-pishˈəs/ adjective

1. Having good auspices or omens of success
2. Favourable, fortunate, propitious

auspiˈciously adverb

auspiˈciousness noun

under the auspices of

With the aid, guidance or protection of