Think: meaning, definitions and examples

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think

[ θɪŋk ]

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cognitive process

To have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something. To consider or have a particular attitude towards someone or something.

Synonyms

believe, consider, feel, regard

Examples of usage

I think that she is very talented.
He thinks that it's a waste of time.
We should think carefully before making a decision.

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reflective thought

To use your mind actively to form connected ideas, to imagine, to plan something, or to be creative.

Synonyms

conceive, contemplate, ponder, reflect

Examples of usage

She spent hours thinking about the problem.
He thinks up new ideas all the time.

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cognitive process

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in your mind.

Synonyms

belief, idea, notion, opinion

Examples of usage

I had a sudden thought - why not go for a walk?
His thoughts on the matter were very clear.

Translations

Translations of the word "think" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensar

🇮🇳 सोचना (sochna)

🇩🇪 denken

🇮🇩 berpikir

🇺🇦 думати

🇵🇱 myśleć

🇯🇵 考える (kangaeru)

🇫🇷 penser

🇪🇸 pensar

🇹🇷 düşünmek

🇰🇷 생각하다 (saeng-gak hada)

🇸🇦 يفكر (yufakkir)

🇨🇿 myslet

🇸🇰 myslieť

🇨🇳 思考 (sīkǎo)

🇸🇮 misliti

🇮🇸 hugsa

🇰🇿 ойлау

🇬🇪 ფიქრი (piqri)

🇦🇿 düşünmək

🇲🇽 pensar

Word origin

The word 'think' originated from the Old English word 'þencan', which meant 'to conceive in the mind, consider, ponder'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of thinking has been integral to human existence since ancient times, with philosophers and scholars exploring the nature of thought and consciousness.