predict
/pri'dikt/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To state that something will happen in the future, often based on knowledge or experience: To foretell or forecast a future event.
- To be a sign or warning that something is likely to happen: To indicate beforehand.
Usage
- The verb "predict" is typically followed by a noun phrase or a clause beginning with "that" or a question word like "what," "when," or "how."
- It is commonly used in formal, scientific, and journalistic contexts to describe forecasts based on data, analysis, or expertise.
- Common Collocations: predict the future, predict the outcome, predict the weather, predict behavior, predict accurately.
Examples
- Verb:
- The economist predicted a recession.
- No one could have predicted that she would win the championship.
- These dark clouds predict a storm.
Advanced Usage
- "to be predicted to": Used in passive constructions to state what is expected to happen.
- The project is predicted to be completed by June.
- "hard to predict" / "difficult to predict": Used to describe uncertain outcomes.
- The long-term effects of the policy are hard to predict.
Variants and Related Words
- Prediction (n): A statement about what will happen in the future.
- His prediction about the election was correct.
- Predictable (adj): Able to be predicted; behaving or occurring in an expected way.
- The movie's plot was very predictable.
- Predictor (n): Something that helps you make a prediction; a factor that indicates a likely outcome.
- Strong sales are a good predictor of company growth.
Synonyms
- Forecast: To predict a future event, especially weather or economic trends.
- Foresee: To be aware of beforehand; to anticipate.
- Prophecy (n)/Prophesy (v): To predict what will happen in the future, often by divine inspiration.
Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Predict" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions.)
Related Idioms
- Crystal ball gazing: The act of trying to predict the future, often used humorously to suggest uncertainty.
- I'm not crystal ball gazing, but I think sales will improve next quarter.
Verb
- indicate by signs
- These signs bode bad news
- make a prediction about; tell in advance
- Call the outcome of an election