aforethought

[uh-fawr-thawt, uh-fohr-]

aforethought Definition

premeditated; planned beforehand.

Using aforethought: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aforethought" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The murder was committed with aforethought.

  • Example

    The defendant had aforethought to rob the bank.

  • Example

    The scheme was clearly devised with aforethought.

aforethought Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aforethought

Antonyms for aforethought

Origins of aforethought

from Middle English 'aforthought', meaning 'premeditated'

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Summary: aforethought in Brief

'Aforethought' [uh-fawr-thawt, uh-fohr-] is an adjective that describes something that is premeditated or planned beforehand. It is often used in legal contexts to describe crimes that were committed intentionally. Synonyms for 'aforethought' include 'premeditated' and 'deliberate,' while antonyms include 'unplanned' and 'spontaneous.' Examples of usage include 'The murder was committed with aforethought' and 'The defendant had aforethought to rob the bank.'