Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
premeditate
verb
/priːˈmɛdɪteɪt/
Definition
To think about and plan a course of action in advance.
Examples
- He premeditated every step of his presentation to ensure it went smoothly.
- In the courtroom, the prosecution argued that the defendant had premeditated the crime.
Meaning
The act of considering an action before carrying it out, often used in a legal context relating to the intention behind committing a crime.
Synonyms
- Plan
- Forethink
- Deliberate
- Schedule
