Predict/prɪˈdɪkt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Future Events Use 'predict' when discussing events you believe will happen, based on information. Meteorologists predict heavy rain for tomorrow. Pro Tip 2/3Reason or Experience 'Predict' often implies you have a reason or past experience for your expectation. Based on trends, I predict a rise in sales next quarter. Pro Tip 3/3Not Certainty Saying 'predict' does not guarantee it will happen; there's always uncertainty. I predict he'll win the race, but anything can happen.