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predict

verb
/prɪˈdɪkt/

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future
to say what will happen in the future based on knowledge or reasoning

Example Sentences

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

Experts predict a rise in fuel prices.

Example Expressions

predict the future

Synonyms

forecast, foretell, prophesy, anticipate, foresee, project
Entry 1
forecast, foretell, prophesy, anticipate
Entry 2
forecast, foresee, anticipate, prophesy, project

Antonyms

review, reflect, recall, ignore, overlook, doubt
Entry 1
review, reflect, recall
Entry 2
ignore, overlook, doubt

Collocations

predict weather, predict future, predict outcome, accurately predict, predict accurately, predict result, predict the future
Entry 1
predict weather, predict future, predict outcome, accurately predict
Entry 2
predict accurately, predict outcome, predict result, predict the future

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