Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

predicate

noun, verb

/ˈprɛdɪkət/

Definition

The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

Examples

The teacher asked the students to identify the predicate in the sentence.
In the sentence ‘The cat sleeps on the mat,’ ‘sleeps on the mat’ is the predicate.
To predicate a belief on evidence is essential for logical reasoning.

Meaning

In grammar, a predicate is the part of a sentence that describes the action or state of the subject. It usually contains a verb and provides information about the subject.