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portend vs forecast

forecast vs portend

portend is not a noun while forecast is a noun.

portend and forecast both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
portend No No Yes No
forecast Yes No Yes No
As verbs, portend and forecast are synonyms defined as:
  • portend and forecast: indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Other synonyms of portend include augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, foreshadow, foretell, omen, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate.
portend (noun) forecast (noun)
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
portend (verb) forecast (verb)
indicate, as with a sign or an omen judge to be probable
predict in advance
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Difference between portend and forecast

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