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Third Person
forecasts
Present Participle
forecasting
Past Tense
forecast
Past Participle
forecast
1
to predict future events, based on analysis of present data and conditions
transitive
- Economists forecast a downturn in the stock market due to recent economic indicators.
- The analyst used trends and patterns to forecast an increase in consumer demand.
- The software can forecast future trends in user behavior by analyzing historical data.
- Meteorologists use advanced models to forecast hurricane paths with increased accuracy.
- The financial planner helps clients forecast their future financial needs and goals.
Synonyms:
2
to suggest that something is likely to happen
transitive
- The trends forecast a shift toward more sustainable energy solutions.
- She forecasted success for the project based on early feedback.
- The news outlet forecast heavy traffic during the holiday season.
- The doctor forecast a quick recovery after the surgery.
3
to hint at or suggest something that is likely to happen in the future
transitive
- The dark clouds on the horizon forecast a storm later in the evening.
- The character's actions in the first chapter forecast the tragic ending.
- The rise in tensions forecast an upcoming conflict.
- The sudden drop in temperatures forecast a harsh winter ahead.
- The early success of the campaign forecast a strong election outcome.