Definition

To think about or plan something carefully before doing it.

Example

He decided to premeditate his actions before making a final decision.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think it's important to premeditate your decisions before acting on them.

Definitely! It helps avoid mistakes later on.

Yeah, I always try to take a moment to think things through.

Same here — it really makes a difference in how things turn out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To plan or think about something carefully before doing it, especially a crime.

Example

He premeditated the robbery for weeks before carrying it out.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie where the main character had to premeditate his actions?

Yeah, it was pretty intense! I can't believe he went through with it.

I know, right? It really makes you think about how people can premeditate such things in real life.

Root Explanation

Premeditate → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "meditari" (meaning to think or ponder). The word "premeditate" means to think or plan something beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before and 'meditari' meaning to think — this helps you remember that premeditate means to think about something in advance.

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