To Predict

1. (transitive) 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. (transitive, of theories, laws, etc.) To imply.
3. (intransitive) To make predictions.
4. (transitive, military, rare) To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

Synonyms

• foretell, forespell, forespeak, halsen