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- pronunciation:
- pr
dIkt
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
predicts, predicting, predicted |
| definition: |
to tell in advance that something will happen.
The general predicted an easy victory.- similar words:
- anticipate, estimate, forecast, project
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| related words: |
expect |
| derivations: |
predictable (adj.), predictably (adv.), predictability (n.), predictor (n.) |
The word predict
contains the following parts:
pre-
Latin
prefix
that means before
  Example words:
precaution, precede, predict, prediction, preface, prefer, preference, prefix, prejudice, present1, preside, president
- synonyms:
- pro-2, ante-
- antonyms:
- post-
dic, dict
Latin
root
that means speak, declare
Example words:
abdicate, addict, addiction, contradict, contradictory, dedicate, dictate, dictator, dictionary, indicate, indict, predicate, predict, prediction, verdict
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