Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prognosticate | No | No | Yes | No |
promise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
prognosticate (noun) | promise (noun) |
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future | |
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future |
prognosticate (verb) | promise (verb) |
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make a prediction about; tell in advance | make a promise or commitment |
indicate, as with a sign or an omen | promise to undertake or give |
make a prediction about; tell in advance | |
give grounds for expectations |