predict

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To say that something will happen in the future, based on knowledge or reasoning.

   Scientists predict that temperatures will rise over the next century.

2. 2
   verb

   To suggest a likely future outcome through signs or evidence.

   Early test results can predict how a patient will respond to treatment.

Common collocations

• predict rain Verb + noun

Early 17th century, from Latin praedicō (“to mention beforehand”) (perfect passive participle praedictus), from prae- (“before”) + dīcō (“to say”). Equivalent to Germanic forespeak, foretell, and foresay.

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