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think
1[thingk]
verb (used without object)
to have a conscious mind, to some extent of reasoning, remembering experiences, making rational decisions, etc.
to employ one's mind rationally and objectively in evaluating or dealing with a given situation.
Think carefully before you begin.
to have a certain thing as the subject of one's thoughts.
I was thinking about you. We could think of nothing else.
to call something to one's conscious mind.
I couldn't think of his phone number.
to consider something as a possible action, choice, etc..
She thought about cutting her hair.
to invent or conceive of something.
We thought of a new plan.
to have consideration or regard for someone.
Think of others first.
to esteem a person or thing as indicated.
to think badly of someone.
to have a belief or opinion as indicated.
I think so.
(of a device or machine, especially a computer) to use artificial intelligence to perform an activity analogous to human thought.
verb (used with object)
to have or form in the mind as an idea, conception, etc.
to have or form in the mind in order to understand, know, or remember something else.
Romantic comedy is all about chemistry: think Tracy and Hepburn. Can't guess? Here's a hint: think 19th century.
to consider for evaluation or for possible action upon.
Think the deal over.
to regard as specified.
He thought me unkind.
to believe to be true of someone or something.
to think evil of the neighbors.
to analyze or evolve rationally.
to think the problem out.
to have as a plan or intention.
I thought that I would go.
to anticipate or expect.
I did not think to find you here.
adjective
of or relating to thinking or thought.
Informal.stimulating or challenging to the intellect or mind.
the think book of the year.
noun
Informal.the act or a period of thinking.
I want to sit down and give it a good think.
verb phrase
to conceive of; imagine.
to have an opinion or judgment of.
to consider; anticipate.
When one thinks of what the future may bring, one is both worried and hopeful.
to think about until a conclusion is reached; understand or solve by thinking.
to devise by thinking; contrive.
He thought out a plan for saving time.
to devise or contrive by thinking.
Can you think up an arrangement of furniture for this room?
think
2[thingk]
verb (used without object)
to seem or appear (usually used impersonally with a dative as the subject).
think
/ θɪŋ /
verb
(tr; may take a clause as object) to consider, judge, or believe
he thinks my ideas impractical
to exercise the mind as in order to make a decision; ponder
(intr) to be capable of conscious thought
man is the only animal that thinks
to remember; recollect
I can't think what his name is
to make the mental choice (of)
think of a number
(may take a clause as object or an infinitive)
to expect; suppose
I didn't think to see you here
to be considerate or aware enough (to do something)
he did not think to thank them
to consider; regard
she thinks of herself as a poet
(intr) to focus the attention on being
think thin
think big
(tr) to bring into or out of a specified condition by thinking
to think away one's fears
slanga phrase added to an ironical statement
you're the paragon of virtue, I don't think
to reconsider one's decision, opinion, etc
to change one's mind about (a course of action, decision, etc)
to have a more favourable opinion of (a person)
(usually negative) to have a high opinion of
to regard as routine, easy, or natural
to have no compunction or hesitation about
to have a very low opinion of
to consider carefully before deciding (about something)
noun
informala careful, open-minded assessment
let's have a fresh think about this problem
informal(modifier) characterized by or involving thinkers, thinking, or thought
a think session
slangyou are mistaken and will soon have to alter your opinion
Other 51Թ Forms
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51Թ History and Origins
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Idioms and Phrases
think twice, to weigh carefully before acting; consider.
I would think twice before taking on such a responsibility.
think fit, to consider advisable or appropriate.
By all means, take a vacation if you think fit.
think nothing of. nothing.
think better of, to change one's mind about; reconsider.
She considered emigrating to Australia, but thought better of it.
Example Sentences
“It’s the aftereffects of trying to compete at the streaming level and thinking that’s the future. Resources were put there, and now they have to retrench.”
“If I thought things were getting out of control,” the GOP candidate told Time magazine, “I would have no problem using the military.”
“I started screaming because I thought, you know, something bad was going to happen to me.”
“I think it’s truly important that we talk to kids about potential separation,” she said.
He was gangbanging in junior high and “thought I was somebody big because my friends would protect me,” he said.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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