Meaning & use
predicate
The part of a sentence or clause that expresses what is said about the subject, typically including the verb.
See it in a sentence
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' the predicate is 'barked loudly.'
Students practiced identifying the subject and predicate in each sentence of the paragraph.
A note on using this word
The predicate always contains the verb and can include objects, complements, or modifiers, everything in the sentence apart from the subject.
Words with a similar meaning
This term is best learned through its definition and examples.
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. verb
To base or establish something on a stated fact, condition, or assumption.
The agreement was predicated on both sides meeting the deadline.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “predicate”, then compare your use with the examples above.