English

forecast

ˈfɔɹkæst, ˈfɔrˌkæst, ˈfɔːkɑːst, ˈfɔːr.kæst
Meaning: to predict or estimate a future event or trend
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈfɔrˌkæst, ˈfɔːkɑːst, ˈfɔːr.kæst

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base forecast
3rd person singular present forecasts
Present participle forecasting
Past forecasted
Will future will forecast
Going-to future going to forecast
Imperative negative don't forecast / do not forecast

Example

Economists forecast a significant increase in inflation next year.
Economists forecast a significant increase in inflation next year.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for weather, financial trends, or business outcomes. The past tense can be either 'forecast' or 'forecasted'.

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