forethink Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: F AO1 R TH IH0 NG K
What Does Forethink Mean?
Forethink is used as a verb meaning To plan (something) in advance; think, consider, or contrive beforehand; prognosticate. It is also used to mean To think about beforehand; to anticipate.
Forethink Definition (Verb)
- To plan (something) in advance; think, consider, or contrive beforehand; prognosticate.
- To think about beforehand; to anticipate.
Synonyms of Forethink
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Forethink synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Forethink
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Forethink in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
forethink (third-person singular simple present forethinks, present participle forethinking, simple past and past participle forethought)
Origin of Forethink
From Middle English forethynken, from Old English fōreþenċan (“to premeditate, consider, be mindful”), corresponding to fore- + think. Cognate with Dutch voordenken, German vordenken (“to think ahead”).