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forecast vs foretell

foretell vs forecast

forecast is a noun but foretell is not a noun.

forecast and foretell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forecast Yes No Yes No
foretell No No Yes No
As verbs, foretell is a hypernym of forecast; that is, foretell is a word with a broader meaning than forecast:
  • forecast: predict in advance
  • foretell: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Other hypernyms of forecast include anticipate, call, forebode, predict, prognosticate, promise.
As verbs, forecast and foretell are synonyms defined as:
  • forecast and foretell: indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Other synonyms of forecast include augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, foreshadow, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate.
forecast (noun) foretell (noun)
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
forecast (verb) foretell (verb)
judge to be probable make a prediction about; tell in advance
predict in advance indicate, as with a sign or an omen
indicate, as with a sign or an omen foreshadow or presage
Difference between forecast and foretell

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