predict

To say what will happen in the future based on evidence or reasoning; to forecast.

• prediction/prɪˈdɪkʃən/(n)预测
• predictable/prɪˈdɪktəbəl/(adj)可预测的
• unpredictable/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/(adj)不可预测的

• predict the outcome
• predict demand
• difficult to predict
• predict with confidence
• predict that
• accurately predict

1. 1.Analysts predicted that the merger would take at least two years to complete due to regulatory requirements.
2. 2.Market behaviour is notoriously difficult to predict, particularly during periods of political uncertainty.

• forecast/ˈfɔːkɑːst/— predict future conditions
• anticipate/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/— expect and prepare for
• project/prəˈdʒɛkt/— calculate forward

from Latin "praedicere" = to say in advance, from "prae-" + "dicere" (to say)