FORETHOUGHT Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word forethought. (close relations)
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| caution | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||
| premeditation | nounn | |||||
noun • planning or plotting in advance of acting • (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent | ||||||
| anticipation | nounn | |||||
noun • an expectation • something expected (as on the basis of a norm) • the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) • anticipating with confidence of fulfillment | ||||||
| foresight | nounn | |||||
noun • providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future • seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing | ||||||
| planning | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action • the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise • the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | ||||||
| preparation | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose • a substance prepared according to a formula • the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening • the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) • (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord • activity leading to skilled behavior • preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) • the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat | ||||||
| prudence | nounn | |||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| aforethought | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • with planning and intention | ||||||
| premeditated | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning | ||||||
| care | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • an anxious feeling • a cause for feeling concern • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • activity involved in maintaining something in good working order verb • feel concern or interest • provide care for • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • be concerned with | ||||||
| precaution | nounn | |||||
noun • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the trait of practicing caution in advance • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | ||||||
