Think

Verb

• Transitive: to form or have in the mind a thought, opinion, or idea; to consider something carefully.
• Intransitive: to think about something; to be aware of one's thoughts or feelings.
• Transitive (with "on"): to hold in the mind for some time.

Examples

1. I'm thinking about my future career goals.
2. What do you think about this idea?
3. She took a moment to think before answering the question.

Noun

• The act of thinking; mental activity or thought.
• A person who thinks deeply and critically.
• An organization that uses critical thinking and analysis to solve problems.

Adjective

• Capable of being thought about or considered; mental or intellectual.
• Able to be conceived or imagined in one's mind.
• Useful for solving problems or making decisions.

Idiomatic Expressions

1. Come to think of it.
2. Don't even think about it.
3. I should think twice before doing that.
4. It's a good idea to think outside the box.
5. Let me think about it for a minute.

Related Words

• Cogitate: to think deeply and carefully; to ponder or meditate on something.
• Reflect: to think carefully and consider one's thoughts or feelings.
• Reason: to use logic and argumentation to establish the truth of a statement.
• Speculate: to form an opinion or make a guess about something based on available information.

By understanding the different forms and functions of "think," you can communicate more effectively in your personal and professional life.

Sources:
- [THINK Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster] (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think)
- [THINK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com] (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/think)
- [think | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ... - Wordsmyth] (https://www.wordsmyth.net/?ent=think)
- [think noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...] (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/think_2)
- [THINK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary] (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/think)
- [THINK - Definition & Meaning - Reverso English Dictionary] (https://mobile-dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/think)
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- [Think - definition of think by The Free Dictionary] (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/think)
- [Examples of 'THINK' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster] (https://www.merriam-webster.com/sentences/think)
- [Why Do So Many People Think That Trump Is Good?] (https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/trump-administration-supporters-good/683441/)