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prognosticate

1 of 1verb
/prɑɡˈnɑstɪkeɪt/
Forms:prognosticating,prognosticated,prognosticated
1

to predict something in advance

transitive
  • The weather forecasters prognosticated heavy rainfall for the weekend.
  • Economists prognosticated a downturn in the economy based on current trends.
  • The ancient oracle was believed to prognosticate the fate of individuals.
  • She had the ability to prognosticate success in the stock market.
  • The seer claimed to prognosticate the outcomes of battles through visions.
2

to foreshadow or signal something before it happens

transitive
  • The early data prognosticated a strong performance for the new product.
  • The dark clouds in the sky prognosticated an afternoon storm.
  • The bird's unusual behavior prognosticated a shift in weather patterns.
  • Their early victories prognosticated a championship win for the team.
  • The ominous silence prognosticated trouble in the usually bustling city.