predict
verb (used with object)
to declare or tell in advance; prophesy; foretell.
am predicting
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present progressiveof predict (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am predicting a south-coast cracker, and a Bournemouth victory.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024
“I am predicting that we are going to see a number of these fraudsters use those sophisticated methods and shift their focus to those programs — if they haven’t already.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2022
Writers branch voters haven’t been generous to international cinema of late, but here I am predicting two nominations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
I am predicting that from the moment you read this sentence, Curry will only miss seven three-pointers the rest of the postseason.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2019
Alas, this Oscar almost always goes to royal period pieces, so I am predicting “The Favourite” will triumph in a close race.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2019
