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vaticinate

va·ti·ci·nate

UK/vəˈtɪ.səˌneɪt/ uncommon formal

verb

1.

predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

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2.

foretell through or as if through the power of prophecy

Origin

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

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