predict
word
/pɹiˈdɪkt/
pri-DIKT
/pɹɪdˈɪkt/
pri-DIKT
Definition
To say what will happen in the future, often based on information or experience.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, scientific, or technological contexts, but also used in everyday speech. Often used with 'can', 'cannot', or in phrases like 'It's hard to predict' or 'Experts predict'. Do not confuse with 'guess', which is less certain and often with less information.
Spanish: predecirPortuguese (BR): prever - predizerPortuguese (PT): prever - predizerChinese (Simplified): 预测Chinese (Traditional): 預測Hindi: पूर्वानुमान लगानाArabic: يتنبأBengali: ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী করা - পূর্বানুমান করাRussian: предсказывать - прогнозироватьJapanese: 予測する - 予言するVietnamese: dự đoánKorean: 예측하다 - 예상하다Turkish: tahmin etmek - öngörmekUrdu: پیش گوئی کرناIndonesian: memprediksi - meramalkan
Example Sentences
Scientists predict that the sun will rise tomorrow.
basic
Some people claim they can predict earthquakes, but it's not proven.
natural
Can you predict the winner of the game?
basic
Weather experts predict rain this weekend.
basic
It's hard to predict how people will react.
natural
Nobody can predict the future with 100% certainty.
natural