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predict

[/prɪˈdɪkt/]
verb
prever
1. to say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or (that) (someone) will do something
The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.
A previsão do tempo prevê chuva amanhã.
2. to declare or indicate in advance; foretell
Scientists predict climate change will have severe consequences.
Cientistas preveem que as mudanças climáticas terão consequências graves.
Synonyms
forecastforeseeforetellprophesyanticipateprognosticate
Antonyms
recallrememberretrospect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prever
most common usage
General Brazilian
predizer
less common, more formal
Portugal
prever
standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
predizer
archaic or literary form

Related Idioms & Phrases

predict the future
predict with certainty
hard to predict
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