CEFR B2

forecast

verb

Meaning

To predict or estimate a future event or trend, especially based on current data and analysis.

Examples

The company's financial forecast for the next quarter is optimistic.
Meteorologists forecast a significant drop in temperature overnight.

Synonyms: guess, predict, anticipate, foresee, project

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forecast (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrkɑːst/

Definition

To predict or estimate a future event or trend, especially based on current data and analysis.

Examples

The company's financial forecast for the next quarter is optimistic.
Meteorologists forecast a significant drop in temperature overnight.
It's difficult to forecast the exact outcome of the election.

How to Use forecast

forecast for (prepositional phrase): To predict something for a specific time or place. — "The forecast for the weekend is sunny."
forecast that (collocation): To predict that a specific event will happen. — "Experts forecast that the market will stabilize soon."

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