predicator Definition
the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject.
Using predicator: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "predicator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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In the sentence 'She is singing', 'is singing' is the predicator.
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The predicator in the sentence 'He is a doctor' is 'is a doctor'.
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The predicator in the sentence 'They have been waiting for hours' is 'have been waiting for hours'.
predicator Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for predicator
- predicate
- verb phrase
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Summary: predicator in Brief
The term 'predicator' [ˈprɛdɪkeɪtə] refers to the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject. It is also known as the verb phrase or predicate. Examples include 'is singing' in 'She is singing' and 'have been waiting for hours' in 'They have been waiting for hours'.
