prognosticate

/prɑɡˈnɑstɪkeɪt/
verb
  1. To predict or forecast something, especially based on current signs or evidence.
    • Weather forecasters prognosticate rain for the weekend.
    • She tried to prognosticate the outcome of the election using polling data.
    • Some economists prognosticate a recession based on recent market trends.
  2. To indicate or suggest that something will happen in the future.
    • His nervous behavior prognosticated that he was about to confess.
    • The sudden drop in sales prognosticated trouble for the company.
    • Dark clouds prognosticate a coming storm.
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