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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What’s Next: What the final report will say is impossible to predict.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Once overwhelming favourite Sinner was beaten in the second round, it was difficult to predict who would emerge from the top half of the men's draw.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

At the same time, many other viruses continue to circulate in animals and could potentially cross into humans, although it is impossible to predict which virus might emerge next or when.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

They predict gutting cuts to women’s teams and Olympic sports, a rollback that’s already begun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He showed each new move on a demonstration board and attempted to predict what Fischer’s or Spassky’s next move might be.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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