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prognosticated

[prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪtɪd]
verb
prognosticado
1. Past tense of prognosticate; to predict or forecast something based on signs or evidence
The economist prognosticated a recession within the next year.
O economista prognosticou uma recessão dentro de um ano.
2. To make a prediction about the future course or outcome of something
The doctor prognosticated a full recovery for the patient.
O médico prognosticou uma recuperação completa para o paciente.
3. To indicate or serve as a sign of something in the future
The dark clouds prognosticated an approaching storm.
As nuvens escuras prognosticavam uma tempestade que se aproximava.
Synonyms
predictedforecastedforetoldprophesiedanticipated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prognosticado
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
prognóstico
Often used as a noun; verb form less common in European Portuguese

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