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Predict

/pɹɪˈdɪkt/

A prediction.

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📖 Definitions of "Predict"

noun

1
A prediction.

verb

1
To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.
2
(of theories, laws, etc.) To imply.
3
To make predictions.
4
To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

🔄 Synonyms of "Predict"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
presageverb	(transitive) To predict or foretell something.
callverb	(heading) To reach out with one's voice.
augurverb	To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
portendverb	(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.
omennoun	Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.
anticipateverb	(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
foretellverb	(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
forecastnoun	A prediction of the weather.
auspicateverb	Auspicious.
betokenverb	(transitive) To signify by some visible object; show by signs or tokens.
prefigureverb	(often in a Biblical context) To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand.
forebodeverb	To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).
promisenoun	(ambitransitive, ditransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
prognosticateverb	(transitive) To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.
foreshadowverb	To suggest (someone or something) in advance; to prefigure, to presage.
bodenoun	(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Predict"

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Word	Definition
prognosticateverb	(transitive) To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.
forecastverb	A prediction of the weather.
foretellverb	(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
bodeverb	(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.
forebodeverb	To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).
prefigureverb	(often in a Biblical context) To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand.
portendverb	(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.
presageverb	(transitive) To predict or foretell something.
auspicateverb	(transitive) To foreshow; to foretoken.
omenverb	(transitive) To be an omen of.
foreshadowverb	To suggest (someone or something) in advance; to prefigure, to presage.
anticipateverb	(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
betokenverb	(transitive) To signify by some visible object; show by signs or tokens.
promiseverb	(ambitransitive, ditransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
augurverb	To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
callverb	(heading) To reach out with one's voice.
forecastingnoun	A forecast or prediction.
predictionnoun	A statement of what will happen in the future.
foreseeverb	To perceive (a situation or event) in advance.
prejudgeverb	(ambitransitive) To form a judgment of (something) in advance.