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 Part of the Blue Island discourse was predicated on the language some Black artists sometimes use to express their frustration around their art being inaccurately labeled. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for predicate
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  • The spa There are treatment rooms for a variety of massages, facials, and indulgences based on Wei Qi, a concept rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that boosts the body’s defenses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The company also expanded the Spotify Partner Program to more than 35 new markets in October, enabling eligible creators in countries including Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Poland and Colombia to earn revenue based on engagement.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
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