have forethought

Frequency: 6.84.1 per million words

To possess the quality of thinking and planning ahead before acting.

forethoughtVERB + FORETHOUGHT

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Examples (10)

  • We had had the forethought to book places in advance.
  • She has the forethought to back up her files every week.
  • If you had the forethought, you would bring a jacket.
  • They didn't have the forethought to check the weather.
  • I hope to always have the forethought to save for emergencies.
  • Few managers have the forethought required to plan ten years ahead.
  • He was praised because he had the forethought to ask for written confirmation.
  • Do you have the forethought to consider long-term risks?
  • By having the forethought to map the process, we avoided delays.
  • We will have the forethought to test thoroughly before release.