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prognosticate

verb

/prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, project

ignore, overlook

prognosticate future, prognosticate outcome, attempt to prognosticate

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

To search widely for food or provisions.

to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence