to expect (a particular event, result etc)

expect; predict

a statement about what is likely to happen, based on experience or scientific study

prediction, often of weather or business

to know (something) in advance

anticipate, predict

(an example of) the act of predicting

declaration made in advance

a forecast of the probable course of a disease or illness

forecast

the power of telling what will happen in the future

prediction

the band of space extending about 8 degrees on each side of the path followed by the Sun and containing the path of the planets; this region divided into 12 equal parts (called 'the signs of the Zodiac') named after 12 groups of stars

declaration made in advance