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Prognosticate

//pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill. transitive

    "Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead."

  2. 2
    indicate, as with a sign or an omen wordnet
  3. 3
    To presage, betoken. transitive

    "The bluebells may prognosticate an early spring this year."

  4. 4
    make a prediction about; tell in advance wordnet

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prognosticare; see prognostic for more.

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