foretell applies to the telling of the coming of a future event by any procedure or any source of information.
seers foretold the calamity
predict commonly implies inference from facts or accepted laws of nature.
astronomers predicted an eclipse
forecast adds the implication of anticipating eventualities and differs from predict in being usually concerned with probabilities rather than certainties.
forecast snow
prophesy connotes inspired or mystic knowledge of the future especially as the fulfilling of divine threats or promises.
prophesying a new messiah
prognosticate is used less often than the other words; it may suggest learned or skilled interpretation, but more often it is simply a colorful substitute for predict or prophesy.
prognosticating the future
Example Sentences
Verb They're forecasting rain for this weekend. The company is forecasting reduced profits. Experts forecast that the economy will slow in the coming months. Noun want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
While some residents in the region will see a respite from the heat this weekend, others in the Pacific Northwest are forecast to experience an elevated risk for dangerous fire activity, the weather service warned. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 Their road trip is scheduled to end Sunday afternoon, although rain is forecast. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 But federal fishery biologists who undertake the survey caution that more warming is forecast as climate change spurred by fossil fuel combustion and other human activities release greenhouse gas pollution. Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 Hurricane Kay is expected to bring plenty of moisture to Southern California, with temperatures still forecast to be high heading into the weekend and humid conditions sticking around through Sunday.Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The California Independent System Operator, which provides electricity to most of the state, issued an emergency alert for the afternoon and evening, expecting energy deficiencies as a heat wave in the U.S. West was forecast to peak in some places. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Jackson, Mississippi, was also under a state of emergency on Sunday as the Pearl River was forecast to crest last Monday after days of heavy rains saturated the region. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Talk of storms — rain of any kind, really — might seem out of place right now, during a weekend when temperatures are forecast to hover near 100 degrees and, in many areas, dry landscapes appear to crunch underfoot.San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Falling chances of rain means temperatures are forecast to climb again. Sam Burdette, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022
Noun
The company uses a six-quarter rolling forecast, said Kevin Burns, the company’s CFO. Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 While intended as a forecast for fashion design trends, these bright, bold colors are perfect for home decor, too. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The weather service issued a startling forecast Thursday, saying the winds on Friday could reach 53 mph in San Diego, 62 mph in Oceanside, 67 mph in Escondido, and 81 mph near Alpine. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Thursday is not likely to bring a respite for firefighters, with a forecast high of 103. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Vinnie Iyer has a favorable forecast for Packers fans — a Super Bowl championship. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Gro Intelligence's modeling put a total soybean forecast at 4.30 billion bushels, lower than the USDA's 4.53 billion bushels but slightly higher than last year. Laura Reiley, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Meteorologists have been working for years for a near-perfect forecast to allow for this mission's 40,000-mile trip beyond the moon and back to Earth. Britley Ritz, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Both of the scenarios paint a grim forecast but climate change and humans continuing to feed global warming through greenhouse gas emissions are only going to make the outcome worse, the researchers said. Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 See More