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forecast

fore·cast

forecast

 
 
pronunciation:
for kaest
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
features:
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: forecasts, forecasting, forecast, forecasted
definition 1: to state as likely or certain to happen; predict.
The weather report forecasts rain for this afternoon.
synonyms:
predict
similar words:
foretell, presage, prognosticate
definition 2: to give an early indication of; foreshadow.
The mass protests of that summer forecasted the eventual downfall of the government.
synonyms:
augur, bode, foreshadow, foretell, portend, presage, prognosticate, prophesy
similar words:
herald, indicate, prefigure
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to make an estimate or calculation before something occurs; make a prediction.
synonyms:
prognosticate, prophesy
similar words:
predict
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part of speech: noun
definition: an estimate, calculation, or conjecture about something that will happen in the future; prediction.
We heard the weather forecast and decided to cancel the barbecue party.Would you care to make a forecast concerning tonight's sporting event?
synonyms:
prediction, prognosis
similar words:
conjecture, divination, estimate, projection, prophecy
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derivation: forecaster (n.)
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