Meaning of the word think in English

What does think mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

think

US /θɪŋk/

UK /θɪŋk/

have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

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What do you think about the new policy?

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I think she's a very talented artist.

Synonym:

believe consider hold opine suppose

direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind to consider or reason about something

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I need some time to think.

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He was thinking about his future.

Synonym:

ponder contemplate meditate reflect muse

imagine or conceive of something

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Can you think of a better solution?

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I never thought I'd see you here.

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imagine conceive envision visualize picture

an act of thinking

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Give it some think before you decide.

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That was a good think.

Synonym:

thought consideration reflection idea opinion