Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To declare or indicate what will happen in the future before it occurs, often using evidence or data. Synonyms:
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Can you predict tomorrow's weather?The experts predict an economic slowdown next year.
Etymology:
From Latin praedictus, past participle of praedicere, from prae meaning before + dicere meaning say.
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