predict

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to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience:

It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes.

[ + that ] Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company?

[ + to infinitive ] The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.

[ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again.

to say that an event or action will happen in the future:

[ T ] Astronomers can predict the exact time of an eclipse.

[ + that clause ] Who could have predicted that she would win the election?

[ + to infinitive ] The storm is predicted to reach the Florida coast tomorrow morning.

[ + question word ] No one can predict when the disease will strike again.

to say what you think will happen in the future:

They predict a 2% to 4% sales increase.

predict that sth Economists correctly predicted that interest rates would continue to fall to try and prevent an economic slowdown.

be predicted to do sth The number of self-employed people has been predicted to rise by 20% over the next five years.

predict when sth It's difficult to predict when consumer confidence might be restored.