A predicate is a verb that expresses the subject's action or state of being. Example: Sometimes the predicate will be composed of two or three verbs that fit together - the main verb preceded by one or more auxiliary (helping) verbs.

Is predicate a verb or noun?

A predicate noun, also called the predicate nominative, is a noun that comes after a linking verb. The predicate noun renames or re-identifies the subject.

Is a predicate a verb or adjective?

A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies (i.e., describes) the subject of the linking verb.