Predicted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /pri-ˈdikt/ pre·dict

Meaning & Definition of Predicted

Predicted (verb)

  1. to declare or indicate in advance; especially, foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason
  2. to make a prediction

Predicted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in expected, anticipated

    similar: anticipated, awaited, expected, foreseen, future, approaching, coming, forthcoming, imminent, impending, nearing, oncoming, pending, proximate, upcoming
    opposite: late, recent, bygone, erstwhile, foregone, former, old, onetime, other, past, quondam, sometime, whilom

Predicted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to tell of or describe beforehand

    "I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now"

    similar: augured, called, forecast, foretold, presaged, prognosticated, prophesied, read, vaticinated
    related: alerted, cautioned, forewarned, warned, boded, foreboded, portended, promised, anticipated, divined, foreknew, foresaw, announced, declared, heralded, proclaimed
    near: described, narrated, recited, recounted, related, reported, told

Related Entry: Predict (verb)

Predict is a different word from Predicted. The synonyms below are for predict, not for predicted.

  1. to tell of or describe beforehand

    "I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now"

    similar: augur, call, forecast, foretell, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, read, vaticinate
    related: alert, caution, forewarn, warn, bode, forebode, portend, promise, anticipate, divine, foreknow, foresee, announce, declare, herald, proclaim
    near: describe, narrate, recite, recount, relate, report, tell

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Predicted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Predicted:

anticipated, awaited, expected, foreseen, future, approaching, coming, forthcoming, imminent, impending, nearing, oncoming, pending, proximate, upcoming, augured, called, forecast, foretold, presaged, prognosticated, prophesied, read, vaticinated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Predicted

Words with the opposite meaning of Predicted:

late, recent, bygone, erstwhile, foregone, former, old, onetime, other, past, quondam, sometime, whilom

Related Words for Predicted

alerted, cautioned, forewarned, warned, boded, foreboded, portended, promised, divined, foreknew, foresaw, announced, declared, heralded, proclaimed

Near Antonyms of Predicted

described, narrated, recited, recounted, related, reported, told

Word Forms of Predicted

Inflections: predicting, predicts

Derived words: predictor (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Predicted

Latin praedictus, past participle of praedicere, from prae- pre- + dicere to say diction

First known use: 1590t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Predicted

Frequently Asked Questions about Predicted

What does "Predicted" mean?

"Predicted" means to declare or indicate in advance; especially, foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to declare or indicate in advance; especially, foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Predicted"?

Other words for "Predicted" include anticipated, awaited, expected, foreseen, future, approaching, coming and forthcoming. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Predicted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Predicted"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Predicted". Common alternatives include anticipated, awaited, expected, foreseen, future, approaching, coming, forthcoming, imminent and impending.

What is the opposite of "Predicted"?

Antonyms of "Predicted" include late, recent, bygone, erstwhile, foregone, former, old and onetime. Near antonyms include described, narrated, recited and recounted.

How do you use "Predicted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Predicted" in a sentence: "I can't even begin to predict what housing prices will be like 30 years from now".

Is "Predicted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Predicted" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Predicted" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Predicted"?

"Predicted" is pronounced /pri-ˈdikt/ and divided into syllables as pre·dict.