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predict
/tə prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

🇺🇸 American English
/tu prɪˈdɪkt/
🇬🇧 British English
/tə prɪˈdɪkt/
Meaning of predict

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Pronunciation/tə prɪˈdɪkt/
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When to use predict

predict the weather

das Wetter vorhersagen

predict a storm

einen Sturm vorhersagen

predict rain

Regen vorhersagen

predict changes

Veränderungen vorhersagen

predict trends

Trends vorhersagen

predict usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

It's hard to predict where the wildfire will move.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Scientists predict heavy rain this weekend.

Similar words

predict

General neutral term for stating a future outcome based on knowledge or evidence.

forecast

Often used for weather or economic predictions, typically model- or data-based.

foresee

More formal or literary; emphasizes the ability to perceive future consequences.

foretell

Archaic or prophetic; used for prophetic or mystical predictions rather than neutral forecasts.

anticipate

Implies expecting and often preparing for an event rather than calculating it precisely.

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predict belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

predictvorhersagen
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
beginbeginnen
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

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What's the difference between predict / forecast / foresee / foretell / anticipate / project

🇬🇧English
predict

General neutral term for stating a future outcome based on knowledge or evidence.

B2Very Often

Scientists predict an increase in sea level over the next century.

Учёные предсказывают повышение уровня моря в следующем веке.

🇬🇧English

Often used for weather or economic predictions, typically model- or data-based.

B2Very Often

The weather service forecasts heavy rain for tomorrow.

Служба погоды прогнозирует сильный дождь на завтра.

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🇬🇧English
foresee

More formal or literary; emphasizes the ability to perceive future consequences.

B2Rarely

He could not foresee the political consequences of his decision.

Он не мог предвидеть политических последствий своего решения.

F
🇬🇧English
foretell

Archaic or prophetic; used for prophetic or mystical predictions rather than neutral forecasts.

B2Very Rarely

The oracle claimed to foretell the fate of the kingdom.

Оракул утверждал, что предскажет судьбу королевства.

🇬🇧English

Implies expecting and often preparing for an event rather than calculating it precisely.

B2Often

We anticipated some delays because of the strike.

Мы ожидали некоторых задержек из‑за забастовки.

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🇬🇧English
project

To estimate future values from current data; often used in business/technical contexts.

B2Often

The company projects a 10% increase in revenue next year.

Компания прогнозирует (проектирует) увеличение выручки на 10% в следующем году.

🇬🇧English

An approximate calculation or judgment of value/amount, with emphasis on uncertainty.

B2Very Often

We estimate the repair will cost around £2,000.

Мы оцениваем, что ремонт обойдётся примерно в 2000 фунтов.

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How to pronounce predict and what this word means

predict translation: предсказывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce predict

/tə prɪˈdɪkt/

predict translation

предсказывать

predict examples

It's hard to predict where the wildfire will move.

predict transcription

/tə prɪˈdɪkt/, /tu prɪˈdɪkt/

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predict meaning: what does it mean?

say in advance

predict pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

predict is pronounced as /tə prɪˈdɪkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

predict definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It's hard to predict where the wildfire will move. Translation: Трудно предсказывать, куда будет двигаться лесной пожар.

Is predict part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, predict (предсказывать) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is predict part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, predict (предсказывать) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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