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Synonyms of predict

17 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for predict is call. Other synonyms of predict are foretell, presage, prophesy, prognosticate and augur. The opposite of predict is retrodict.

Synonyms and similar words for predict

verbMore synonyms

  • foretellTo predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
  • forespellTo spell in advance; foretell; make a warning about something upcoming; tell or indicate beforehand; predict.
  • forespeakTo foretell, to predict.
  • halsenTo predict; promise.
  • callTo predict.
  • anticipate
  • augurTo foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.
  • bodeTo declare (something, such as a future event) before it occurs; to foretell, to predict; specifically, to predict...
  • divine
  • forecast
  • foresee
  • foreshadow
  • presageTo predict or foretell something.
  • prognosticateTo predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.
  • prophesyTo predict, to foretell (with or without divine inspiration).
  • foredeem obsolete
  • forehold rareTo hold or believe (something) beforehand; to assume; to anticipate, to predict.

Opposite of predict

verbMore antonyms

  • retrodictTo attempt to estimate the previous state from the present.

Meaning of predict

  1. verb 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.
  2. verb To imply.
  3. verb To make predictions.

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Questions about synonyms of predict

What is another word for predict?
Predict has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as call, foretell, presage, prophesy, prognosticate and augur.
What is the opposite of predict?
The opposite of predict is retrodict.
What does predict mean?
Predict means 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.

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