predict

/pɹɪdˈɪkt/

/pɹiˈdɪkt/, /pɹɪˈdɪkt/

to predict

MAIN VERB

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

synonyms : anticipate

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

synonyms : augur

Examples

1. The daily weather report predicted rain for tomorrow.

2. The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead.

3. They cancelled the outdoor concert due to a predicted thunderstorm.

4. They couldn't predict the disastrous war looming a few years down the road.