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forecast

/ forecast /
verb/noun

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
predict in advance
Type of:
predict foretell prognosticate
Derived:
calculation deliberation computation computing prognosis
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
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noun Sense 2
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Type of:
prediction foretelling forecasting
Kinds of:
financial forecast weather forecast weather outlook
Derived:
bode portend auspicate prognosticate omen
verb Sense 3
judge to be probable
Type of:
judge
Kinds of:
allow take into account
Derived:
prognosis forecaster predictor prognosticator soothsayer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Something ----s somebody
verb Sense 4
indicate by signs
"These signs bode bad news"
Type of:
bespeak betoken indicate
Kinds of:
threaten foreshow
Derived:
prognosis augur auspex prefiguration foreshadowing
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
51%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
37
Times Searched
2
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predict foretell prognosticate prediction foretelling forecasting financial forecast weather forecast weather outlook judge allow take into account