1. to think about and plan (something, especially a crime) beforehand
Usage: third person singular present tense of premeditate

Examples

• The detective believes the suspect premeditates every move.
• She never premeditates her speeches; she speaks from the heart.
• The prosecutor argued that he premeditates his crimes carefully.
• A chess master premeditates several moves ahead.
• The evidence suggests she premeditates her business decisions.
• He rarely premeditates his actions and often acts on impulse.