Premeditate Definition

premeditate
verb
  1. consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand; "premeditated murder"
  2. think or reflect beforehand or in advance; "I rarely premeditate, which is a mistake"

"Premeditate" in song lyrics

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  • "Here pale with fear he doth premeditate"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

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