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predict
CEFRB1
/pɹɪˈdɪkt/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To say what you think will happen in the future.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo imply.
Examples
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
We cannot really predict anything.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo make predictions.
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 direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.
More examples
In contextThe devil can both predict and make predictors.
Professor Trelawney kept predicting Harry’s death, which he found extremely annoying.
Or say with Princes if it shall go well, / By oft predict that I in heaven find.
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Origin
verb
Early 17th century, from Latin praedicō (“to mention beforehand”) (perfect passive participle praedictus), from prae- (“before”) + dīcō (“to say”). Equivalent to Germanic forespeak, foretell, and foresay.