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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: Compare think piece.
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
- introften foll byabout 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
- intrfoll byof 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
- intrfoll byof 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
- I don't think slang.a phrase added to an ironical statement
you're the paragon of virtue, I don't think
- think againto reconsider one's decision, opinion, etc
- think better of
- to change one's mind about (a course of action, decision, etc)
- to have a more favourable opinion of (a person)
- think much ofusually negative to have a high opinion of
- think nothing of
- to regard as routine, easy, or natural
- to have no compunction or hesitation about
- to have a very low opinion of
- think twiceto consider carefully before deciding (about something)
noun
- informal.a 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
- you've got another think coming slang.you are mistaken and will soon have to alter your opinion
Derived Forms
- ˈٳ, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of think1
Origin of think2
Word History and Origins
Origin of think1
Idioms and Phrases
- think better of, to change one's mind about; reconsider:
She considered emigrating to Australia, but thought better of it.
- think fit, to consider advisable or appropriate:
By all means, take a vacation if you think fit.
- think twice, to weigh carefully before acting; consider:
I would think twice before taking on such a responsibility.
- think nothing of. nothing ( def 19 ).
More idioms and phrases containing think
- come to think of it
- have another guess (think) coming
- hear oneself think
- not think much of
- put on one's thinking cap
- wishful thinking
- thought
Example Sentences
Through Joe’s raw inner monologue, "You" challenged us to empathize with a man fighting a losing battle with his sanity, and confronted the reality of being open and honest with destructive thoughts.
Only one went in, but what mattered was the general idea did not change - they all think the same in that team right now.
"I'm completely on board with the president's sympathies or comments that the Fed has historically been late," he said, adding that he thought stock market falls had been driven primarily by questions about trade policy.
Accommodation BID, which also represents serviced apartment providers in Liverpool, thinks the levy will raise £9.2m over two years, of which £6.7m will go towards supporting the city's visitor economy.
"It's a chance for people to think, to reflect, and I think that's much needed."
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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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