verb
- to predict or forecast (a future event or outcome) based on present signs or evidence
Usage: present participle of prognosticate; formal or literary register
Examples
- The meteorologist was prognosticating heavy snow for the weekend.
- Financial analysts are prognosticating a recession based on recent economic data.
- Ancient astrologers spent their time prognosticating the fates of kings.
- She was prognosticating doom and gloom about the company's future.
- The doctor was prognosticating a full recovery for the patient.
- Market experts are prognosticating lower interest rates in the coming months.