Synonyms of predicated

predicated

verb

past tense of predicate

as in based

to find a basis

she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• based
• grounded
• rested
• founded
• established
• hung
• postulated
• premised
• presumed
• presupposed
• supposed
• assumed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predicated

The federal murder charge is predicated on being carried out through a violent crime that must also be charged in the indictment. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

It’s largely predicated on health, but the Avs could be deeper up front this season. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

His win was predicated on a false representation of his position’s power. — Eli Grober, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

An offense predicated on power and prayer got none of the former and played a team with the Pope on its side. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

And isn’t the addiction to scrolling predicated on speculation of sorts? — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Our scenario was predicated on the US continuing to turn inwards and failing to cooperate effectively with its network of allies in Europe and Asia. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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