prognosticate

verb
UK: /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/
US: /prɑːɡˈnɑːstɪkeɪt/

  1. To predict or foretell a future event.

    1. I can prognosticate rain tonight.
    2. Experts prognosticate a rise in interest rates next quarter because of inflation.

  2. To indicate something in advance; to serve as a sign or warning of.

    1. His skills prognosticate success.
    2. The early election results prognosticate a potential shift in political power.

Synonyms

predict forecast foretell anticipate divine presage
prognosticate noun

  1. The act of foretelling or predicting the future.

    1. The prognostication was wrong.
    2. Astrologers engage in prognostication, attempting to predict future events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prognosticate" in English means: To predict or foretell a future event., To indicate something in advance; to serve as a sign or warning of..

The phonetic transcription of "prognosticate" is /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ in British English and /prɑːɡˈnɑːstɪkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prognosticate": predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, divine, presage.

Example usage of "prognosticate": "I can prognosticate rain tonight.". More examples on the page.