PREMEDITATE

v. a.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

To think on, and revolve in the mind, beforehand; to contrive and design previously; as, to premeditate robbery. With words premeditated thus he said. Dryden.

2.
v.

To think, consider, deliberate, or revolve in the mind, beforehand.

3.
a.

Premeditated; deliberate. [Archaic] Bp. Burnet.