think

/θˈɪŋk/

/ˈθɪŋk/

[verb] [noun]

to think

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to have a type of belief, idea, or opinion about a person or thing

synonyms : guess

1.1

used in speech to make what one says sound more polite or less certain

1.2

used in questions for showing one's surprise or anger

to use one's mind to understand something, solve a problem, make a decision, etc. or to use it to consider someone or something

synonyms : cerebrate

cogitate

2.1

to recall something or have ideas or words come into one's mind

synonyms : call back

antonyms : forget

2.2

to imagine, expect, or intend something

2.3

to adopt a certain mentality

Think

[NOUN]

an instance of deliberate thinking

Examples

1. We thought the world of our teacher, Mr. Johnson.

2. Politicians think they can easily lead people by the nose.

3. Many people thought that the Internet would toll the death knell for newspapers.

4. I think positively, even in difficult situations.

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