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forethought

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈθɔːt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of considering or planning beforehand.

    - "He gave the project a great deal of forethought before making a decision."
    - "She took forethought to prepare a delicious meal for her guests."

Synonyms

aforethought , premeditated
Rhymes
Words rhyming with forethought
thought , plight , fight , night , bright , height , sight , light
Variants
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forethought , forethoughts
Etymology
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From Old English forrætan, meaning 'to prepare beforehand'.


Trivia
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  1. Forethought is a concept that is often discussed in business and project management.

  2. In some Eastern philosophies, forethought is considered to be an essential aspect of mindfulness and self-awareness.

  3. The word forethought is composed of two Old English words: forrætan, meaning 'to prepare beforehand', and thought, meaning 'thought or consideration'.

  4. Forethought is an important concept in many fields, including engineering, education, and personal development.


Related Concepts
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  1. Planning: Forethought is closely related to the concept of planning, as it involves considering and preparing for future actions or events.

  2. Foresight: Foresight is similar to forethought, but refers specifically to the ability to anticipate future events or circumstances.


Culture
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In literature, forethought is often used to describe the careful planning and consideration that characters put into their actions. In art, the concept of forethought can be represented through imagery of planning and preparation.

How to Memorize "forethought"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize forethought, imagine yourself carefully planning and considering all the details of a project or situation before taking action.

  2. associate

    - To associate forethought with the image of a chess player carefully considering their next move, or a builder carefully planning the construction of a building.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the word forethought, you could use the mnemonic 'Forethought starts with F, Followed by careful planning and thought.'


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