Definition
to predict: to make a prophesy, to have an idea of the future
a prediction: a forecast, a prophesy, a prognosis
predictable: obvious, expected, anticipated
Pronunciation examples
UK: It's impossible to predict the future.
US: The film was very predictable - it was obvious how it was going to end.
- "Not only that, but my last film grossed 100 million dollars at the box office and my next one is predicted to do the same."
- "The weather forecast predicts it's going to be boiling all weekend, so bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and possibly a hat."
- "Warbuckle : Hey Philip, your prediction was right – this New Year's party is full of beautiful women!"
- "We can predict the future!"
- "I can predict with confidence that the Delavigne Corporation's strong performance will continue until the end of the year."
- "Despite this, CEO Kalvin Krime announced yesterday that "the worst is now over" and predicted an increase in profits next year."
- "Within 10 years, I predict profit margins in the millions."
- "Those same scientists predict that this figure is likely to increase in coming years."
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