Fore*cast", v. i. To contrive or
plan beforehand.
If it happen as I did forecast.
Milton.Fore"cast (?), n. Previous
contrivance or determination; predetermination.
He makes this difference to arise from the
forecast and predetermination of the gods
themselves.
Addison.
2. Foresight of consequences, and provision
against them; prevision; premeditation.
His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him
for the council than the camp.
Prescott.Fore*cast" (?), v. t.
1. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to
project.
He shall forecast his devices against the
strongholds.
Dan. xi. 24.
2. To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as
to provide for.
It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we
embark, and to forecast consequences.
L'Estrange.