Word
predict
Phoneticspre·dict, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹiˈdɪkt/
UK/pɹɪdˈɪkt/
Definitions
01to forecast the future
B1 · Intermediate Academic · General-service
v. to say that an event will happen in the future.
v. to state that a specific event will happen in the future based on current knowledge or reasoning.
日本語:予測する※
“It is difficult to predict the weather more than a few days in advance.”
“Economists failed to predict the sudden market crash despite several warning signs in the housing sector.”
Usage
Often followed by a noun phrase or a 'that' clause.
Pitfall
The weather man predicted about a storm.
The weather man predicted a storm.
The verb 'predict' is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'about'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02to aim a weapon
C2 · Proficiency Military Technical
v. to aim a weapon at a moving target by calculating where it will be.
v. to direct a ranged weapon against a target using a predictor device to calculate lead and elevation.
“The system was designed to predict the path of incoming missiles.”
“Advanced fire-control systems are required to predict the trajectory of supersonic aircraft with sufficient accuracy for interception.”
Usage
Used primarily in technical military contexts regarding ballistics.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “predict” in context.
Etymology
Early 17th century, from Latin praedīcō (“to mention beforehand”) (perfect passive participle praedictus), from prae- (“before”) + dīcō (“to say”). Equivalent to Germanic forespeak, foretell, and foresay.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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