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fore·thought

 (fôr′thôt′)
n.
Deliberation, consideration, or planning for the future; foresight.
fore′thought′ful adj.
fore′thought′ful·ly adv.
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fore•thought•ful

(fɔrˈθɔt fəl, foʊr-)

adj.
full of or having forethought.
[1800–10]
fore•thought′ful•ly, adv.
fore•thought′ful•ness, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.forethoughtful - thoughtful of the future; "careful forethoughtful planning"
provident - providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education"
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