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Bethought: meaning, definitions and examples

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bethought

 

[ bษชหˆฮธษ”t ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic use

Bethought is an archaic English verb that means to think of or to remember. It is derived from the combination of 'be' and 'thought,' indicating a process of considering or recalling something. This term is not commonly used in modern English, and its occurrences are typically found in old literary works or poetry. In historical texts, it is often used in the past tense to denote the action of coming to a thought or idea.

Synonyms

considered, recalled, reflected

Examples of usage

  • She bethought herself of the old times.
  • He bethought of ways to solve the problem.
  • In his solitude, he bethought his plans.
  • They bethought of their childhood memories.

Translations

Translations of the word "bethought" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pensou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dachte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memikirkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดัƒะผะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomyล›laล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ƒใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pensรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pensรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผndรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๊ฐํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myslel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ premรฝลกฤพal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€่€ƒไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mislil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผndรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pensรณ

Etymology

The word 'bethought' originates from Middle English, where 'be-' serves as a prefix meaning 'to make or to cause' and 'thought' is the past tense of 'think.' This term can trace its roots back to the Old English 'beรพohtan,' which carries a similar meaning. Its usage was more prevalent during the Middle Ages and in writings of renowned authors such as Shakespeare. Over time, 'bethought' became increasingly rare as language evolved and more straightforward verbs like 'thought of' or 'remembered' took its place. The decline in its usage reflects broader shifts in English from complex constructions to more direct expressions. Although it is considered obsolete in contemporary language, 'bethought' can still be encountered in literary contexts that aim to evoke a historical or poetic feel.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,813, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.