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Added 8 October 2026

predict

/pɹɪˈdɪkt/ verb

In Latin: praeloquor, praedico, ōminor Wiktionary

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To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.
To imply.
To make predictions.

noun

A prediction.

Origin

Early 17th century, from Latin praedicō (“to mention beforehand”) (perfect passive participle praedictus), from prae- (“before”) + dīcō (“to say”). Equivalent to Germanic forespeak, foretell, and foresay.

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