predict
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪˈdɪkt/
KK: /prɪˈdɪkt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.
Example
She can predict the weather accurately.
Tense Forms
Past: predicted
Past Participle: predicted
Conversation
Do you think we can predict the weather for tomorrow?
I hope so! The forecast has been so unreliable lately.
Yeah, it’s hard to predict anything with all these changes.
Exactly! We might just have to wait and see what happens.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
foresee
anticipate
prophesy
Antonyms
doubt
ignore
question
transitive verb
Definition
To say what will happen in the future based on information or experience.
Example
Scientists can predict the weather using advanced technology.
Tense Forms
Past: predicted
Past Participle: predicted
Conversation
Do you think we can predict the weather for the weekend?
I hope so! It's always nice to know if we should plan a picnic.
Yeah, I heard some apps are pretty good at making predictions now.
Root Explanation
Predict → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "dicere" (meaning to say). The word means to say something before it happens, or to foretell.
Memory Tip
Think of saying something 'before' it happens — 'pre-' means before, and 'dicere' means to say.
Visually Confused Words
unpredict
repredict
edict
reindict
redirect
premedic
precinct
preadmit