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predict

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkt/
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Definition of predict

verb

[with object]
  • say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something:it is too early to predict a result [with clause]:he predicts that the trend will continue (as adjective predicted)the predicted growth in road traffic

Derivatives

predictor

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin praedict- 'made known beforehand, declared', from the verb praedicere, from prae- 'beforehand' + dicere 'say'

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Definition of predict in the US English dictionary
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