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Premeditate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand; "premeditated murder".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The killer's calm demeanor suggested that he had premeditated the crime, meticulously planning every detail.
  • Detectives found a clear trail of evidence indicating the arson attack was premeditated and not a spontaneous act of vandalism.
  • Her friends were shocked to discover that she had premeditated her decision to quit college, often talking about it in casual conversations.
  • The complex heist had been premeditated months in advance, with the thieves using disguises and forged documents to gain access.
  • Police investigation revealed that the hit-and-run was premeditated when they discovered evidence that the driver had previously threatened the victim.

Hypernyms

  • Moot
  • Turn Over
  • Debate
  • Deliberate

Related Words

  • Premeditation (noun)

Meaning 2

Think or reflect beforehand or in advance; "I rarely premeditate, which is a mistake".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • She premeditated her speech carefully before presenting to the large crowd, ensuring she made a good impression.
  • He made it clear that the attack was premeditated and not a random occurrence.
  • The detective believed that the evidence showed the crime was thoroughly premeditated.
  • She never premeditates her answers, preferring to speak freely from the heart.
  • The politician's premeditated response to the scandal only made things worse.

Hypernyms

  • Think Over
  • Mull
  • Excogitate
  • Ruminate
  • Speculate
  • Reflect
  • Mull Over
  • Meditate
  • Contemplate
  • Muse
  • Ponder
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