Forecast (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Judge to be probable.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Estimate
• Count On
• Calculate
• Figure
• Reckon

Hypernyms

• Judge
• Pass Judgment
• Evaluate

Hyponyms

• Allow
• Take Into Account

Related Words

• Forecaster (noun)
• Forecast (noun)

Meaning ²

Predict in advance.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Calculate

Hypernyms

• Promise
• Call
• Foretell
• Prognosticate
• Forebode
• Anticipate

Related Words

• Forecaster (noun)
• Forecasting (noun)
• Forecast (noun)

Meaning ³

Indicate, as with a sign or an omen; "These signs bode bad news".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Omen
• Augur
• Predict
• Portend
• Prefigure
• Auspicate
• Bode
• Betoken
• Presage
• Foretell
• Prognosticate
• Foreshadow

Hypernyms

• Point
• Indicate
• Betoken
• Signal
• Bespeak

Hyponyms

• Threaten
• Foreshow

Related Words

• Forecast (noun)