predict

Meanings

Plural: predict, predicted, predicts

Verb

make a prediction about; tell in advance
indicate by signs
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.
To imply.
To make predictions.
To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

Noun

A prediction.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

anticipate, augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, call, divine, forebode, forecast, foredeem, forehold, foresee, foreshadow, forespeak, forespell, foretell, halsen, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate, promise, prophesy

Antonyms

retrodict

Scrabble Score: 12

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