becast Meaning & Definition
What Does Becast Mean?
As a verb, becast means To cover or surround by casting (something) about. It can also mean To cast about; plan; plot; contrive.
Becast Definition (Verb)
- To cover or surround by casting (something) about.
- To cast about; plan; plot; contrive.
Synonyms of Becast
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Becast synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
becast (third-person singular simple present becasts, present participle becasting, simple past and past participle becast)
Origin of Becast
From Middle English bicasten, equivalent to be- + cast. Sense of plan, plot due to conflation with costen (“to contrive, try”). More at costen.