predict — to say what will happen in the future
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say what will happen in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈdɪkt/
Korean meaning: 예측하다, 예언하다
Korean pronunciation: 프리-딕트 (강세: 딕트)
Example Sentences
- My mom can predict when I'm about to ask for money just by looking at my face.
- The fortune teller predicted I would meet a tall, dark stranger, but I only met a short, pale pizza delivery guy.
- Economists predict economic growth next year.
predict
VERB//prɪˈdɪkt//
to say what will happen in the future
Forecasting what will happen next
Predict the future, but keep rules strict!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praedicere', composed of 'prae' (before) and 'dicere' (to say or speak). The word entered English through Old French and Latin, meaning literally 'to say beforehand'.
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📝Examples
“My mom can predict when I'm about to ask for money just by looking at my face.”
“The fortune teller predicted I would meet a tall, dark stranger, but I only met a short, pale pizza delivery guy.”
“Economists predict economic growth next year.”
“It's impossible to predict what teenagers will do next.”
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