predicted

2 definitions • 4 examples

past simple and past participle of

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.