Making Predictions Vocabulary Exercises (CEFR B1)

Making Predictions Vocabulary: Word List and Examples Learn B1-level vocabulary and expressions used to predict future events and trends. Word List predict, forecast, anticipate (expect something to happen), foresee, expect, project (predict based on data), estimate, trend, likely to, bound to (certain to happen), set to (expected/scheduled to), on track to, headed for, in the pipeline (planned for the future), forthcoming, imminent (about to happen), upcoming, projected growth, outlook, prospects (future chances of success), speculate, envisage (imagine as a future possibility), foresight, prophecy, crystal ball (informal, predicting the future), long-term, short-term, if current trends continue, all signs point to, it’s only a matter of time. Examples: Experts predict that the economy will grow next year. The company is on track to reach its sales target. The weather forecast anticipates heavy rain this weekend. Given current trends, prices are bound to keep rising. Remember: «forecast» is most common with weather and economic figures, while «predict» is a more general word usable in almost any context involving the future.