prognosticate

Definition

To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prognosticare; see prognostic for more.

Example Sentences

• "Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead."
• "But from thine eyes my knowledge I derive, And constant stars in them I read such art As 'Truth and beauty shall together thrive, If from thyself, to store thou wouldst convert'; Or else of thee this I prognosticate: 'Thy end is truth's and beauty's doom and date.'"
• "...to-morrow I intend lengthening the night till afternoon. I prognosticate for myself an obstinate cold, at least."

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