The word “predict” is a verb.

What part of speech is “predict”?

  • “Predict” is used as a verb because it describes an action: saying what will happen in the future.
  • In dictionaries and grammar resources, it is clearly labeled as a verb, often with example sentences like “Scientists predict a cold winter.”

How “predict” works in a sentence

  • It usually comes after a subject: “They predict rain tomorrow.”
  • It can take an object (what is being predicted): “Experts predict a recession,” where “predict” is the verb and “a recession” is the object.

Related forms you might see

  • Noun: “prediction” (e.g., “Her prediction was correct.”).
  • Adjective: “predictable” (e.g., “The ending was predictable.”).

These related words have different parts of speech, but the base word “predict” itself is a verb.