Forethought: meaning, definitions and examples

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forethought

[ ˈfɔrˌθɔt ]

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planning

Careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future.

Synonyms

anticipation, foresight, preparation

Examples of usage

He had the foresight to make a plan for any potential obstacles.
The success of the project was due to the team's forethought in anticipating challenges.

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behavior

Thinking or planning for the future before taking action.

Synonyms

consideration, deliberation, premeditation

Examples of usage

Her forethought in saving money allowed her to buy a house at a young age.
The decision was made with careful forethought.

Translations

Translations of the word "forethought" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antecipação

previsão
planejamento

🇮🇳 पूर्वविचार

🇩🇪 Voraussicht

🇮🇩 pemikiran sebelumnya

🇺🇦 передбачення

🇵🇱 przewidywanie

🇯🇵 予見

🇫🇷 prévision

prévoyance
réflexion anticipée

🇪🇸 previsión

🇹🇷 önsezi

🇰🇷 예측

🇸🇦 توقع

🇨🇿 předvídavost

🇸🇰 predvídavosť

🇨🇳 预见

🇸🇮 predvidevanje

🇮🇸 forsjá

🇰🇿 алдын ала болжау

🇬🇪 წინასწარ გათვლა

🇦🇿 öncəgörmə

🇲🇽 previsión

Word origin

The word 'forethought' originated from Middle English 'forethoght', which means 'anticipation'. It combines the prefix 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'thought' meaning 'the action or process of thinking'. The term has been in use since the 13th century.