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.
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The defendant had aforethought to rob the bank.
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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'
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.'
