Definition of VATICINATE

vaticinate

Verb

  • predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
  • foretell through or as if through the power of prophecy
  • To predict or foretell future events; to prophesy or presage.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

prophesy

Scrabble Score: 15

vaticinate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vaticinate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vaticinate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

vaticinate: valid Words With Friends Word