forecast (Meaning)
forecast (n)
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
forecast (v)
predict in advance
judge to be probable
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
forecast (v. t.)
To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.
To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for.
forecast (v. i.)
To contrive or plan beforehand.
forecast (n.)
Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.
Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of forecast
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- foreknowledge
- conjecture
- prognosticating
- harbinger
- sign
- anticipation
- presaging
- omen
- foretelling
- foresight
- portent
- bodement
- augury
- vaticination
- foreboding
- cast
- guess
- prospectus
- auguring
- prevision
- soothsaying
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forecast Sentence Examples
- The weather forecast predicts heavy rain for the upcoming week.
- Based on the economic forecast, the company expects a decline in sales.
- Analysts have issued a bullish stock market forecast for the next quarter.
- The meteorologist's forecast of Hurricane Ian's path was remarkably accurate.
- The long-range forecast indicates a potential drought in the summer months.
- The retail industry is cautiously optimistic about the holiday season forecast.
- The company's earnings forecast exceeded market expectations and led to a surge in stock prices.
- The forecast for the football game is a close and exciting battle between two evenly matched teams.
- The financial forecast for the country is stable, with moderate economic growth projected.
- The forecast for the population of the city over the next decade is an increase of approximately 10%.
FAQs About the word forecast
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop, predict in advance, judge to be probable, indicate, as with a sign or an omenTo plan beforehand;
prediction,forecasting, predicting, prophecy, prophesy, prognostication, prognostic,prognosis, foreknowledge, conjecture
tell,report, describe, describe, tell, report, relate, relate,recount, narrate
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain for the upcoming week.
Based on the economic forecast, the company expects a decline in sales.
Analysts have issued a bullish stock market forecast for the next quarter.
The meteorologist's forecast of Hurricane Ian's path was remarkably accurate.
