n.[C]

1. 【语】谓语，述部

a.[B]

1. 【语】谓语的，述部的

vt.

1. 断言，断定；肯定[+that][O2][（+of）]
   predicate the earth to be round

   断言地球是圆的

   He predicated rationality of man.

   他断言人是有理性的。

2. 使基于，使取决于[H][+on/upon]
   The company's plans to increase production were predicated on the growing demand for computer products.

   公司增加生产的计划基于不断增涨的电脑产品需求量。

3. 意味，暗示
4. 【逻】就命题主项阐述

vi.

1. 作出论断，断言

n.

1. Grammar  the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject (e.g. went home in John went home).
2. Logic  something which is affirmed or denied concerning an argument of a proposition.

v.

1. Grammar  & Logic  state, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of a proposition.
   ▸declare or assert as true or existing.
2. (predicate something on/upon) found or base something on.