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Word of the Day - Predict
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predict
Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪkt/
verb
[WITH OBJECT]
Say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
with clause ‘he predicts that the trend will continue’
Origin
Early
17th century: from Latin praedict- ‘made known beforehand, declared’,
from the verb praedicere, from prae- ‘beforehand’ + dicere ‘say’.
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I think it is safe to say that you'll prefer to use "predict" instead of "prognosticate" in your daily conversations. You'll reserve "forecast" for weather remarks, and won't even attempt to "prophesy', being humble and all.
You'll make no profit as a prophet.
