As a predicate; giving information about the subject of a sentence.

(grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.

(grammar) An element of the predicate of a sentence which complements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.

plural of predicative

(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.

(grammar) Of or related to the predicate of a sentence or clause. / Predicated, stated.

(transitive) To announce, assert, or proclaim publicly. / (transitive) To assume or suppose; to infer. / (transitive, originally US) to base (on); to assert on the grounds of.

simple past tense and past participle of predicate

plural of predicate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of predicate