predicate

verb

ˈpre-də-ˌkāt How to pronounce predicate (audio)
Definition of predicatenext
as in to base
to find a basis she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers

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Recent Examples of predicate Williamson also predicated the demand on nearly 3,000 billable hours incurred by his attorneys. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 Its diminutive purchase price was predicated on being cheap to manufacture in Zhangjiakou, China. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 But the success of those spinoffs are predicated on continuing interest in the franchise, and season three of the initial spinoff, House of the Dragon, just premiered on Sunday. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 June 2026 And yet both films are mysteries of a sort, predicated on hidden identities, distant tragedies, lost loved ones, and a whimsical element of time travel. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for predicate
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  • One major difference is that sports are weighted based on NFHS and statewide participation numbers and the number of championships awarded by the GHSA.
    — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Two hotels with identical occupancy may have very different ancillary-revenue opportunities based on who is staying there.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
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