predict

[pri-dikt] / prɪˈdɪkt /

VERB

express an outcome in advance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate call conclude crystal-ball envision forecast foresee think

STRONG

adumbrate augur conjecture croak figure forebode foretell gather guess infer judge omen portend presage presume prognosticate prophesy read suppose surmise telegraph vaticinate

WEAK

be afraid call it crystal-ball divine figure out forespeak have a hunch hazard a guess make book psych out see coming see handwriting on wall size up soothsay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

calculate disbelieve measure misunderstand

Example Sentences

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Because these changes naturally shift with age, scientists can use them to estimate aging speed and even predict risks linked to disease and mortality.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Claudia Sahm, chief economist at investment firm New Century Advisors, told AFP the economy had been surprisingly robust, but it was too early to predict the full effects of the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

No one can predict how the current conflict evolves or how persistent the energy shock proves.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

But the outcome of an impeachment vote will be difficult to predict under the country's multi-party system with shifting alliances.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He can't predict when, but he is certain that Vincent will be appreciated.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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