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."

Synonyms of forecast

Words with a similar meaning to forecast:

• guess
• predict
• anticipate
• foresee
• project

Antonyms of forecast

Words with the opposite meaning to forecast:

• retrospect
• hindsight

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