preconise
/prɪˈkɒnaɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to express or state something beforehand, especially as a forecast or prediction.
“The weather forecast preconised heavy rain for the upcoming weekend.”
2. verb
to anticipate or forecast (something), especially in a vague or uncertain way.
“She tried to preconise the outcome of the election, but it turned out to be wrong.”