prognosticate
prognosticate · prognosticates · prognosticated · prognosticating
предсказывать, прогнозировать, предвещать
prognostizieren
To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skillTo predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.
/pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/
» The mayor refused to prognosticate as to his margin of victory in the election.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.
Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead.
prognostizieren
предска́зыватьpredskázyvatʹ, прогнозироватьprognozirovatʹ
(transitive)To presage, betoken.
The bluebells may prognosticate an early spring this year.
предвеща́тьpredveščátʹ
More definitions
- make a prediction about; tell in advance
- indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Examples
1 sentencesThe mayor refused to prognosticate as to his margin of victory in the election.
Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 2
predict, foretell:
betoken:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
predict, foretell:
Origin
From Medieval Latin prognosticare; see prognostic for more.From Medieval Latin prognosticare; see prognostic for more.
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Forms
prognosticates, prognosticating, prognosticated, prognosticated| Base form | prognosticate · to prognosticate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | prognosticates |
| Present participle | prognosticating |
| Past simple | prognosticated |
| Past participle | prognosticated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
18 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons 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