forecast

English

/ˈfɔɹkæst/, /ˈfɔːkɑːst/

verb
Definitions
  • To estimate how something will be in the future.
  • To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.
  • (obsolete) To contrive or plan beforehand.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forecasten prefix from English cast (try) inherited from Middle English forecast.

Origin

Middle English

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