Forethought

Word FORETHOUGHT
Character 11
Hyphenation fore thought
Pronunciations /fɔː(ɹ)ˈθɔːt/

Definitions and meanings of "Forethought"

What do we mean by forethought?

Deliberation, consideration, or planning for the future; foresight. noun

A thinking beforehand; previous consideration; premeditation. noun

Provident care; prudence. noun

Synonyms Foresight, precaution, forecast. noun

A thinking or planning beforehand; prescience; premeditation; forecast; provident care. noun

Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate. adjective

Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; premeditation. noun

Anticipation. noun

Provident care; prudence. noun

Planning or plotting in advance of acting noun

Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger noun

To plan (something) in advance; think, consider, or contrive beforehand; prognosticate.

To think about beforehand; to anticipate.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Forethought

The word "forethought" in example sentences

For neither in this chapter nor anywhere in Christ's teaching is there one word against what we call forethought, and they who would find in the words of Jesus any encouragement to thriftlessness are but misrepresenting Him and deceiving themselves. ❋ George Jackson (1904)

What makes me object to it is the lack of long-term forethought about what the chemicals being pumped into our bodies could be doing besides helping us lose weight. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And beautifully agreeing with the forethought is the fact that when the Tribes had their lots assigned them in Palestine, the city of Jerusalem fell in the portion of ❋ Joseph Wild (N/A)

Thus prudent forethought, which is one of the first conditions of a successful life, may easily degenerate into that most miserable state of mind in which men are perpetually anticipating and dwelling upon the uncertain dangers and evils of an uncertain future. ❋ William Edward Hartpole Lecky (1870)

The latter possesses, although he frequently abuses it, the faculty of self-control and forethought, which is entirely wanting in the former. ❋ Wilhelm Roscher (1855)

Those that have sought to divide the Nation know exactly what they do ... and their reasons are legion, and the forethought is the exact same that Epimetheus had. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Of course, all this requires forethought, which isn't always easy or possible. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sen. McCain showed poor judgment and forethought, which is disturbing given that he says this area is his strong suit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Putting prices on things would be tantamount to efficient behavior and thoughtful consideration of the client or customer, and that kind of forethought and pro-active behavior is simply not valued here, barely known or recognized. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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