verb
prognosticate
Prognosticate (verb) means to say what will happen in the future, using knowledge or skill.
verb
1
To say what will happen in the future, using knowledge or skill.
"Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead."
2
To be a sign that something is going to happen.
"The bluebells may prognosticate an early spring this year."
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What is the meaning of prognosticate?
"prognosticate" (verb) means to say what will happen in the future, using knowledge or skill.
What is another word for prognosticate?
Other words for "prognosticate" include forebode, betoken, foreshadow, auspicate, bode, call.
What are the different meanings of prognosticate?
"prognosticate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To say what will happen in the future, using knowledge or skill; 2. To be a sign that something is going to happen.