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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"Can we find mechanisms to explain the findings and signatures that might help predict patients who will respond to the diet?"

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s impossible to predict which songs will gain traction, Day said, but she was very proud that one did.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A lot of conventional recession indicators or prediction tools aren’t really able to predict recessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Richard's prediction: This is a tough game to call, the hardest tie to predict.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

During the argument, the Court was feisty, and it was impossible to predict what the justices were going to do.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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