B1
to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience
Dictionary examples:
The teacher predicted I'd become a scientist. Now I'm a professional napper. (0.0)
I predicted I'd learn to cook. Now I'm an expert at ordering takeout! (0.0)
I predicted I'd win the lottery. I was right - I won a free ticket! (0.0)
No one can predict when/where the disease will strike next. (28.7)
Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company? (36.9)
It's still not possible to accurately predict when an earthquake will occur. (46.5)
The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning. (63.1)