premeditate

Meanings

• verb

  Plan or think carefully before doing something, especially something that involves deceit or harm.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with premeditate
meditate , contemplate , intimate , anticipate

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Variants

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premeditate , premeditated , premeditates , premeditating , premeditator , premeditators

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Forms

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premeditated, premeditating, premeditatively

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'premeditari', meaning 'to think beforehand'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'premeditated murder' is a legal term used to describe a murder that has been carefully planned and premeditated?

2. In psychology, premeditation is considered a crucial factor in determining the severity of a criminal offense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Planning: The mental process of making arrangements or setting goals before taking action.

2. Forethought: The act of considering the possible consequences or outcomes of an action before taking it.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'premeditation' is often used to depict criminal planning and intent, such as in Shakespeare's Macbeth or Agatha Christie's novels. In psychology, it refers to the mental process of planning and preparing for future actions.

How to Memorize "premeditate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'premeditate' written out in your mind, then visualize a person carefully planning and thinking before doing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'premeditate' with the idea of planning and preparation, or with the concept of criminal intent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'premeditate': 'P' for plan, 'R' for think, 'E' for carefully, 'M' for make, 'E' for arrangements, 'D' for before, 'I' for taking, and 'T' for action.'

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