think

Definitions

1. verb

   To use your mind to consider something.

   Examples

   • The detective thought about his next move.
   • Let's think which way to go.
   ≈ponder
2. verb

   To say something quietly to yourself in your mind.

   Examples

   • I should phone my mother, I thought.
   • This can't be right, she thought.
3. verb

   To spend time thinking to solve a problem.

   Examples

   • I thought for three hours about the problem.
   • Think hard before you answer.
4. verb

   To imagine someone or something.

   Examples

   • I tend to think of her as shy.
   • Try to think of a better solution.
5. verb

   To have an opinion about something.

   Examples

   • I don't think it is worth complaining about.
   • I hope you won't think me stupid if I ask.
   ≈have opinion≈deem
6. verb

   To believe something, but not be sure.

   Examples

   • I think it might rain later.
   • I think she is at home, but I'm not sure.
   ≈guess See Thesaurus:suppose
7. verb

   To plan to do something.

   Examples

   • She thought to surprise him with a visit.
   • He thought to leave early.
8. verb

   To dare to believe something.

   Examples

   • Don't think to fool me with that excuse.
   • Do not think to escape.
9. verb

   Used to answer in a doubtful or joking way, short for think so.

   Examples

   • These plants are dead. Uh, you think?
   • It's going to rain. You think?
10. noun

    A short time spent thinking about something.

    Examples

    • I'll have a think about that and let you know.
    • Give it a think before you decide.