# predict

> English word · Verb · IPA /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ · frequency rank #6,283

## Definitions
1. 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. To imply.
3. To make predictions.
4. To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

## Etymology
Early 17th century, from Latin praedīcō (“to mention beforehand”) (perfect passive participle praedictus), from prae- (“before”) + dīcō (“to say”). Equivalent to Germanic forespeak, foretell, and foresay.

## Easily confused with
- **product** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/predict-vs-product)
- **prefect** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/predict-vs-prefect)
- **predicted** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/predict-vs-predicted)
- **predictor** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/predict-vs-predictor)
- **precinct** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/precinct-vs-predict)
- **predicate** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/predicate-vs-predict)

## Common misspellings (11)
`perdict`, `ppredict`, `prdeict`, `predcit`, `preddict`, `predicct`, `predictt`, `preditc`, `preidct`, `prredict`, `rpedict`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/predict