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premeditate

/prɛmɪˈdeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does premeditate mean?

verb

To think or plan something carefully beforehand, especially with the intention of doing something wrong or illegal. To think carefully about something before doing it.

Example

"She premeditated her actions carefully before making the decision to quit her job."

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