forecast

FOREC'AST, verb transitive 1. To foresee; to provide against.It is wisdom to forecast consequences.2. To scheme; to plan before execution.He shall forecast his devices against the strong holds. Daniel 11:24.3. To adjust; contrive or appoint beforehandThe time so well forecast FOREC'AST, verb intransitive To form a scheme previously; to contrive beforehand.Forecasting how his foe he might annoy.FO'REC'AST, noun Previous contrivance; foresight, or the antecedent determination proceeding from it; as a man of little forecast