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predicts

v.
B1 Intermediate US //pɹiˈdɪks// UK //pɹɪdˈɪkts// pre·dicts

v. to say what you think will happen in the future based on the information you have now.

v. to state or estimate that a specific event will happen in the future. Often implies the use of evidence, patterns, or logical deduction rather than mere guessing.


SIMPLE

The weather report predicts rain for tomorrow afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

Economists are hesitant to say exactly when the market will recover, though the current data predicts a slow rise.

COMPLEX

While the model accurately predicts short-term fluctuations in consumer behavior, it fails to account for the systemic shifts caused by sudden global geopolitical instability.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

He predicts about the future.He predicts the future.Predict is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'about' before its object.

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