Forethink

/fɔrˈθɪŋk/ verb

Definition

To think about or consider something that will happen in the future; to anticipate or ponder beforehand.

Etymology

From fore- (before) + think. This straightforward combination of prefix and verb literally means 'to think before,' describing the mental act of anticipating future events.

Kelly Says

Forethink is an old-fashioned word that perfectly captures what planning really is—our human superpower of imagining future problems and solutions before they happen, which separated us from animals.

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