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FORETHOUGHT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word forethought. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word forethought. (close relations)
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caution
nounn
noun

• the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

• a warning against certain acts

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• the trait of being circumspect and prudent

verb

• warn strongly; put on guard

premeditation
nounn
noun

• planning or plotting in advance of acting

• (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent

anticipation
nounn
noun

• an expectation

• something expected (as on the basis of a norm)

• the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

• anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

foresight
nounn
noun

• providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

• seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing

planning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

• the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise

• the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

preparation
nounn
noun

• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

• a substance prepared according to a formula

• the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

• the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

• (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord

• activity leading to skilled behavior

• preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

• the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

prudence
nounn
noun

• discretion in practical affairs

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

thoughtfulness
nounn
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• kind and considerate regard for others

• the trait of thinking carefully before acting

• a considerate and thoughtful act

aforethought
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• with planning and intention

premeditated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning

care
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• an anxious feeling

• a cause for feeling concern

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

verb

• feel concern or interest

• provide care for

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• be concerned with

precaution
nounn
noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the trait of practicing caution in advance

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

Best Hypernyms For FORETHOUGHT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for forethought, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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judiciousness planning preparation provision

Alternatives for CAUTION

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