predict

Predict is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /prɪˈdɪkt/

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Verb

Plain form predict

Third-person singular predicts

Past tense predicted

Past participle predicted

Present participle predicting

1. (transitive) If you predict something, you say that it will happen before anyone observes it.

   It is still difficult to accurately predict the weather more than two days in advance.

   As predicted by analysts, Toyota has increased the price of the Lexus LS400 by £3000 for 1993.

   Darwin's theory predicts that animals will try to maximise the number of their children.

Related words

• prediction
• predictable
• predictability