Synonyms of predicate

predicate

verb

ˈpre-də-ˌkāt 

as in to base

to find a basis

she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• base
• ground
• rest
• found
• hang
• establish
• postulate
• presume
• presuppose
• suppose
• premise
• assume

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predicate

Psychotherapy itself is predicated upon the healing power of human connection, yet therapists can be surprisingly quick to undervalue relationships outside the therapy room. — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

For the history of their existence, social-media platforms’ business models have been predicated on maximizing users’ time and attention. — Nathaniel Lubin, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026

True flexibility and control are both predicated on an organization’s ability to see every part of their infrastructure, from the dependencies that support critical business processes to the ways that their AI applications communicate. — Pavel Bykov, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

But the anticipated revenues relied in part on economic activity resulting not just from the stadium itself, but the adjacent Stadium District, and that development was predicated on city assistance in rendering the land usable. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

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