Meaning & use
Prognosticated
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Predicted or forecast a future event or outcome, typically based on present signs or indications.
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Analysts prognosticated a sharp downturn in the housing market.
The old farmer prognosticated a harsh winter from the thickness of the squirrels' fur.
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The past tense of 'prognosticate,' a formal verb often used with a slightly grandiose or ironic tone.
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