fore|thought

fore|thought
fore|thought «noun, adjective. FR THT, FOHR-; verb. fr THT, fohr-», noun, adjective, verb.
–n.
1. previous thought or consideration; planning beforehand. SYNONYM(S): anticipation.
2. careful thought for the future; prudence; foresight: »

His children are grateful for his forethought in saving the money to pay for their education.

3. a thinking out beforehand: »

His good was mainly an intent, His evil not of forethought done (John Greenleaf Whittier).

–adj.
thought of beforehand. a)
past tense and past participle of forethink.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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