contemplate, visualize, foresee, imagine, anticipate, picture, envision, consider, plan, predict, project, conceive, expect, think of, dream of, fancy, behold, regard, view, perceive, ponder, reflect... [more]
premeditation - foresight - planning - anticipation - prudence - precaution - preparation - circumspection - foreseeing - prescience - provision - foreknowledge - insight - vision - forecast - consideration - deliberation - contemplation - care - vigilance - wariness - alertness - mindfulness - awareness - sagacity - discernment - shrewdness - judiciousness - wisdom - sagaciousness - canniness - astuteness - perspicacity - prudentiality - preconception - preconsideration - preplanning - prearrangement
Forethought refers to the careful consideration and planning of actions before they are undertaken. It involves anticipating possible outcomes and making decisions with future consequences in mind. This ability to think ahead and prepare for potential scenarios is crucial in many fields, such as project management, risk assessment, and everyday decision-making. Forethought helps in mitigating risks, optimizing resources, and achieving goals more efficiently.