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Prognosticate Definition & Meaning

prognosticate
verb
  1. make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"
  2. indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"

"Prognosticate" in song lyrics

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  • "Or else of thee this I prognosticate:"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet XIV

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Frequently asked questions

What does prognosticate mean?
make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election" indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"
What part of speech is prognosticate?
Prognosticate is a verb.
How many definitions does prognosticate have?
Prognosticate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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