
Predict
Future Events
Use 'predict' when discussing events you believe will happen, based on information.

Meteorologists predict heavy rain for tomorrow.
Reason 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.
Not Certainty
Saying 'predict' does not guarantee it will happen; there's always uncertainty.

I predict he'll win the race, but anything can happen.
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