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Definitions

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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For example, models based on GC data were able to identify IBD biomarkers, while CRC models could accurately predict GC-related markers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Revolve has for years used algorithms to help predict what shoppers will buy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The good news for Vale fans and their manager Jon Brady is that I am going to predict they will lose this time too.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Yes. That’s what my mother said, anyhow, but who can really predict these things? It’s a shame, though. I thought for sure it would be a boy this time.”

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.