predict


verb

  • To say what you think will happen in the future.
  • To make a guess about something that hasn't happened yet.
  • To tell someone what might happen next.
  • To aim something at a target.

noun

  • A guess about what will happen in the future.


Synonym

  • foretell
  • guess

Antonym

  • retrodict

Word Explanation:

  • Predict means to guess what will happen next. Like if you think it will rain tomorrow because you see dark clouds.

Word in hindi

भविष्य बताना (Bhavishy Batana)

bhavishy batana

Other variations in hindi

  • भविष्यवाणी (Bhavishyavani) bhavishyavani
  • अनुमान (Anumaan) anumaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'predict' mean?

To predict means to say what you think will happen in the future.

How do you pronounce 'predict'?

You say 'predict' like this: prih-dikt.

What is the origin of the word 'predict'?

The word 'predict' comes from Latin, where 'pre-' means 'before' and 'dict' means 'to say'.

What is the meaning of 'predict' in Kannada?

The word 'predict' in Kannada is 'ಅನುವಾದ' (Anuvāda).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know? Scientists use predictions to guess what might happen in the future, like the weather!

Proverb

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." This means it's better to be sure of something small than to risk it for something bigger.

Quote

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker

Mini blog:

A Magical Adventure Awaits!

Have you ever tried to predict what will happen next in a story? It’s like being a detective!

When you read, you can guess what the characters will do or how the adventure will unfold. Maybe the brave little mouse will find a treasure, or the clever cat will outsmart the dog!

Predicting is fun because it makes your imagination work. So, grab a book, read a few pages, and take a guess!

What do you think will happen next? Remember, every guess is a step into a magical world of stories!

Happy predicting, little adventurers!