predict
Translation
to predict, to forecast, to foresee
Examples
It is difficult to predict the future.
It is difficult to predict the future.
They predicted that the storm would hit the coast.
They predicted that the storm would hit the coast.
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to predict (sth.) Experts predict a rise in prices.
((that ...)) to predict (that ...) They predicted that the company would succeed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forecast, foresee, foretell, prophesy
Etymology
From Latin 'prae-' (before) + 'dicere' (to say). It literally means 'to say before'.
Memory Tips
Think 'pre-' (before) + 'dict' (to speak), as in 'dictionary'. You 'speak before' it happens.