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Predict
To say what will happen in the future, often based on evidence, data, or reasoning; to forecast.
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Imagine a meteorologist studying weather charts and data, then confidently stating that rain will occur tomorrow. As clouds gather, the forecast proves correct and the announcer nods in satisfaction.
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Sounds Like
PRI-dikt
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Looks Like
pre-dict
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Remember This
Predict comes from Latin praedictus 'foretold', from prae- 'before' + dicere 'to say'; it is widely used in science, economics, and everyday planning.
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Other Forms
predictionnoun
predictiveadjective
predictornoun
predictablyadverb
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Connect With
forecast, foresee, anticipate, prognosticate
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Note
Use predict when there is some evidence or reasoning behind the statement. Do not use predict for random guessing. Distinguish from prophesy (often supernatural) and foresee (a broad sense of seeing ahead).
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Examples
- The meteorologist predicts rain tomorrow based on storm patterns.
- Scientists predict that the new drug will reduce symptoms in clinical trials.
Synonyms
forecastforeseeanticipateprognosticateproject
Antonyms
ignoreguesspostdict
Etymology
From Latin praedictus 'foretold', from prae- 'before' + dicere 'to say'; via Old French predire and Middle English predicten.
Mnemonic
PRE-DICT: Say before. Remember that predict is built from pre- (before) + dict (say).
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Similar Words
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Foresee
verbTo anticipate or predict something before it happens; to have awareness of future events.
Anticipate
verbTo expect something and act in preparation for it; to foresee a likely outcome and take appropriate steps in advance.
Abandon
verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
Abate
verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
Abolish
verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
Abridge
verbTo shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.
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