CEFR B2

predicts

verb

Meaning

States that a specified event will happen in the future, often based on evidence or experience.

The latest report predicts a significant increase in consumer spending over the holiday season.
He accurately predicts the outcome of every major election by analyzing historical voting patterns.

Synonyms: guess, expect, forecast, anticipate, foresee

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkts/

States that a specified event will happen in the future, often based on evidence or experience.

The latest report predicts a significant increase in consumer spending over the holiday season.
He accurately predicts the outcome of every major election by analyzing historical voting patterns.
The software predicts potential hardware failures before they actually occur, allowing for proactive maintenance.

predict that (collocation): Followed by a clause describing the future event. — "Experts predict that the economy will stabilize next year."
predict [noun] (collocation): Directly followed by the event or outcome. — "The model predicts success for the new startup."

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