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.
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Fore*cast", v. i.
To contrive or plan beforehand.
If it happen as I did forecast.
Milton.
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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.
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