predict

pre·dict

verb \pri-ˈdikt\

Definition of PREDICT

transitive verb

: to declare or indicate in advance; especially : foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason

intransitive verb

: to make a prediction

— pre·dict·abil·i·ty \-ˌdik-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— pre·dict·able \-ˈdik-tə-bəl\ adjective

— pre·dic·tive \-ˈdik-tiv\ adjective

— pre·dic·tive·ly \-lē\ adverb

— pre·dic·tor \-ˈdik-tər\ noun

Examples of PREDICT

1. All the local forecasters are predicting rain for this afternoon.
2. She claims that she can predict future events.
3. It's hard to predict how the election will turn out.
4. Many people predicted that the store would fail, but it has done very well.
5. Sales are predicted to be the same as last year.

Origin of PREDICT

Latin praedictus, past participle of praedicere, from prae- pre- + dicere to say — more at diction

First Known Use: 1609

Related to PREDICT

Synonyms

augur, call, forecast, foretell, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, read, vaticinate

Related Words

alert, caution, forewarn, warn; bode, forebode (also forbode), portend, promise; anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee; announce, declare, herald, proclaim

Near Antonyms

describe, narrate, recite, recount, relate, report, tell

See Synonym Discussion at foretell

Rhymes with PREDICT

addict, afflict, conflict, constrict, convict, delict, depict, district, edict, evict, inflict, lipsticked, restrict, unlicked, verdict