1. predicate

noun. ['ˈprɛdəˌkeɪt, ˈprɛdɪkət'] (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula.

Rhymes with Predicate

• advocate
• affricate
• bacot
• basket
• becket
• biscuit
• blanket
• breadbasket
• brisket
• bucket
• calcutt
• callicutt
• casket
• certificate
• chilcott
• chilcutt
• circuit
• conn.
• connecticut
• cricket

Sentences with predicate

1. Noun, singular or mass
Classify the remainder of a sentence as the predicate after you have found its subject.

2. Adjective
Beginners should look at many small sentences in order to develop a solid grasp of subject and predicate characteristics.

3. Verb, base form
For instance, a gerund can be the subject, object or predicate noun of a sentence.

Quotes about predicate

1. Writing simply means no dependent clauses, no dangling things, no flashbacks, and keeping the subject near the predicate. We throw in as many fresh words we can get away with. Simple, short sentences don't always work. You have to do tricks with pacing, alternate long sentences with short, to keep it vital and alive.... Virtually every page is a cliffhanger--you've got to force them to turn it."~
- Dr. Seuss

2. predicate

verb. ['ˈprɛdəˌkeɪt, ˈprɛdɪkət'] involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic.

3. predicate

noun. ['ˈprɛdəˌkeɪt, ˈprɛdɪkət'] one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements.

4. predicate

verb. ['ˈprɛdəˌkeɪt, ˈprɛdɪkət'] affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of.

5. predicate

verb. ['ˈprɛdəˌkeɪt, ˈprɛdɪkət'] make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition.