NYT Dictionary
VATICINATE
/vəˈtɪ.səˌneɪt/VerbVA-tic-i-nateva-tic-i-nate · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
To predict or foretell future events; to prophesy or presage.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin vāticinātus, perfect passive participle of vāticinor (“foretell, prophesy”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023.