vaticinate

Pronunciation: /vəˈtɪ.səˌneɪt/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
  2. verb foretell through or as if through the power of prophecy

Etymology

From Latin vāticinātus, perfect passive participle of vāticinor (“foretell, prophesy”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

prophesy

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
predict
Narrower (hyponyms)
enlighten

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