predicate (Meaning)
predicate (n)
(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
one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements
predicate (v)
make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition
affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic
Synonyms & Antonyms of predicate
predicate Sentence Examples
- The predicate of the sentence "The dog is playful" is "is playful."
- The predicate of the sentence "She sang loudly" is "sang loudly."
- The predicate of the sentence "The students studied hard" is "studied hard."
- The predicate of the sentence "The wind was blowing gently" is "was blowing gently."
- The predicate of the sentence "The painting was hung beautifully" is "was hung beautifully."
- The predicate of the sentence "The car drove quickly" is "drove quickly."
- The predicate of the sentence "The children played happily" is "played happily."
- The predicate of the sentence "The teacher taught effectively" is "taught effectively."
- The predicate of the sentence "The book was written by a famous author" is "was written by a famous author."
- The predicate of the sentence "The house was built in the 19th century" is "was built in the 19th century."
FAQs About the word predicate
(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, one of the
base, rest,ground,found, hang, presume, suppose, establish, premise, presuppose
No antonyms found.
The predicate of the sentence "The dog is playful" is "is playful."
The predicate of the sentence "She sang loudly" is "sang loudly."
The predicate of the sentence "The students studied hard" is "studied hard."
The predicate of the sentence "The wind was blowing gently" is "was blowing gently."
