soothsay

[ sooth-sey ]

verb (used without object)

, sooth·said, sooth·say·ing.

1. to foretell events; predict.

soothsay

/ ˈsuːθˌseɪ /

verb

1. intr to predict the future

Derived Forms

• ˈsoothˌsaying, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soothsay¹

First recorded in 1600–10; back formation from soothsayer

Example Sentences

It was a competitive race at the top of the stretch and until the final sixteenth when Soothsay pulled ahead to win by half a length.

From Los Angeles Times

Soothsay paid $10.40 and $3.60.

From Los Angeles Times

However, trainer Richard Mandella, seemed to hint Soothsay would not be going on to the Kentucky Oaks, the biggest race for 3-year-old fillies.

From Los Angeles Times

But, he added, the ability to soothsay where a young man is going to be five years from now requires the scout to dig even deeper.

From Washington Times

He began to soothsay whether he should go or not.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• anticipate
• augur
• calculate
• conclude
• determine
• estimate
• foresee
• foretell
• gauge
• portend