Forecast \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Forecast \Fore*cast"\, v. i. To contrive or plan beforehand.

If it happen as I did forecast. --Milton.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Forecast \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)