Synonyms for
Forecast
Definition
to predict or estimate a future event or condition
Synonyms & similar words
prognosis
reckon
portend
omen
prefigure
counton
presage
betoken
augur
auspicate
bode
foretell
predict
calculate
estimate
figure
foreshadow
prognosticate
predict
prognosticate
foretell
project
estimate
guess
speculate
anticipate
expect
envision
prophecy
presage
augur
divine
foresee
forewarn
prefigure
previse
visualize
vaticinate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- weather forecast
- economic forecast
- sales forecast
- future forecast
- forecast accuracy
- forecast period
- forecast model
Word family
Usage note
While 'forecast' can be used as both a noun and a verb, it's common to see it used in phrases like 'weather forecast' or 'economic forecast'. The verb form is often used in a professional or technical context.
Example sentences
- The meteorologist will forecast the storm's path.
- The financial analyst will forecast the company's profits.
- The economist will forecast the country's GDP growth.
- The psychic will forecast your future.
- The fortune teller will forecast your fate.
Quotes
A good forecaster is not smarter than everyone else, he merely has his ignorance better organized. - Anonymous
In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. - Yogi Berra