Rethink: meaning, definitions and examples

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rethink

[ ˌriːˈθɪŋk ]

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change

To think again about a decision, opinion, or idea, especially in order to change it.

Synonyms

reassess, reconsider, review, revise

Examples of usage

I need to rethink my strategy for the project.
She decided to rethink her career choice.
We should rethink our approach to this problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "rethink" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repensar

🇮🇳 पुनर्विचार करना

🇩🇪 überdenken

🇮🇩 memikirkan kembali

🇺🇦 переосмислити

🇵🇱 przemyśleć ponownie

🇯🇵 再考する

🇫🇷 repenser

🇪🇸 reconsiderar

🇹🇷 yeniden düşünmek

🇰🇷 다시 생각하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التفكير

🇨🇿 přehodnotit

🇸🇰 prehodnotiť

🇨🇳 重新考虑

🇸🇮 premisliti

🇮🇸 endurhugsa

🇰🇿 қайта қарау

🇬🇪 ხელახლა დაფიქრება

🇦🇿 yenidən düşünmək

🇲🇽 reconsiderar

Word origin

The word 'rethink' originated in the late 18th century, formed by combining the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'think'. It gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of critical thinking and the need to reevaluate ideas and decisions in various aspects of life.