Lingo

Predicting

17 Words

9m

foretell
1.
fore
tell
Verb

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

She said her grandmother had the ability to foretell when someone was about to visit.

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promise
2.
pro
mise
Verb

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

He promised to help her with the project last week.

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expect
3.
ex
pect
Verb

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.

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predict
4.
pre
dict
Verb

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

The meteorologist predicted rain for the weekend based on weather patterns.

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anticipate
5.
an
ti
ci
pate
Verb

to expect or predict that something will happen

He anticipated a positive response to his proposal.

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project
6.
pro
ject
Noun

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product.

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prophesy
7.
pro
phe
sy
Verb

to predict or declare future events, often with a sense of divine inspiration or insight

The ancient prophet was known to prophesy upcoming events and deliver divine messages.

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foreshadow
8.
fore
sha
dow
Verb

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

The dark clouds foreshadowed an impending storm.

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envision
9.
en
vi
sion
Verb

to picture something in one's mind

She could envision a future where sustainable practices were the norm, leading to a healthier planet.

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foresee
10.
fore
see
Verb

to know or predict something before it happens

Despite all their planning, they didn't foresee the power outage during the event.

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forecast
11.
fore
cast
Verb

to predict future events, based on analysis of present data and conditions

Economists forecast a downturn in the stock market due to recent economic indicators.

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presage
12.
pre
sage
Verb

to serve as a sign or warning of a future event

The dark clouds and distant thunder presage an impending storm.

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augur
13.
au
gur
Verb

to predict future events based on omens or signs

The ancient tribe used the flight patterns of birds to augur the outcomes of their battles.

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extrapolate
14.
ext
ra
po
late
Verb

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.

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forewarn
15.
fore
warn
Verb

to inform or caution in advance

The weather forecast forewarns of heavy rain and strong winds, prompting residents to take necessary precautions.

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portend
16.
port
end
Verb

to serve as a sign or indication of a future event

The sudden drop in the stock market portends economic challenges ahead.

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herald
17.
he
rald
Noun

a person or thing that announces or signals an important or significant event, development, or message

The royal herald announced the arrival of the king.

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