The "predicate" is that part that shows the action in the sentence. In Japanese it would be the part that ends in "da", "suru", etc.
Source: tatoeba (326734)
Predicate
/ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/
Synonyms for "predicate" (150 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
Strong matches (45)
complementconclusionconstruction modifiercontendcreedcuttingdeclarationdeclaredeep structuredeposedictumdirect objectenunciateenunciationestablishexpressfillerform-function unitfoundfunction
Verb(1 words)
Related words (75)
posepositpositionposition paperpositive declarationpostulatepredicationpremiseproclaimproclamationprofessprofessionpronouncepronouncementproposepropositionpropoundprotestprotestationput
Show 41 more words
put itqualifierqualifyrankranksrestsaysay sosay-sosayingset downset forthshallow structureslotslot and fillerspeakspeak outspeak upstancestandstand forstand onstatestatementstaystratastructuresubjectsubmitsurface structuresyntactic analysissyntactic structuresyntacticssyntaxtagmemeunderlying structureutterancevouchwordword arrangementword order
Noun(12 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: verb phrase, advance, affirm, affirmance, affirmation.
- Sentence evidence is available for predicate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "predicate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "predicate"
Keep "predicate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "predicate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "predicate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "predicate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesargumentassertasseverateclause elementcommunicationexplanationformulaimplyinterrelatelinguistic unitlogical expressionmaintainmathematical objectphrasereasoningrelate
Showing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
11 entriesbinary predicatecausal claimcompound predicatelogical conclusionpredicate adjectivepredicate nominativepredicate nounsimple predicatesupporting evidenceternary predicateunary predicate
Collocations
11 entriesbe predicated oncomplete predicatecompound predicatelogical predicatepredicate a claimpredicate a sentencepredicate adjectivepredicate nominativepredicate on evidencepredicate the subjectsimple predicate
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
'Verb' refers to the predicate verb. Predicate verbs change their form depending on the subject and the time expressed.
Source: tatoeba (328853)
This sentence has a predicate but no subject.
Source: tatoeba (715700)
Lojban has incorporated a detailed grammar for mathematical expressions. This grammar parallels the predicate grammar of the non-mathematical language.
Source: tatoeba (770476)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "predicate"?
Closest matches include verb phrase, advance, affirm, affirmance, affirmation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "predicate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.