dict

say, speak

Spelled dict · dicere 'to say'

Latin dicere meant 'say': predict says beforehand, contradict speaks against, and a verdict declares what is true.

Words built from it

predict — to say what will happen before it does
pre- (before) + dict (say)
dictate — to say something aloud for another to write down, or to command
dict (say) + -ate (to do)
contradict — to state the opposite of
contra- (against) + dict (say)
dictionary — a reference book of word meanings
dict (word) + -ionary (collection of)
verdict — a formal decision or judgment
ver (true) + dict (say)
dictator — a ruler with absolute, unchecked power
dict (command) + -ator (one who)