think about
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Definition
Verb: 1. To consider something as a possibility or to contemplate it: To direct one's thoughts toward a subject, idea, or plan, often with the intention of making a decision. 2. To have someone or something as a subject in one's mind; to be actively considering or reflecting on: To focus one's mental attention on a person, memory, or topic.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "To think twice about (something)": To consider something very carefully, especially because of potential problems or risks.
- You should think twice about quitting your job without another one lined up.
- "To have a think about (something)": (Informal) To spend some time considering something.
- Let me have a think about it and I'll get back to you.
Variants and Related Words
- Think over (phrasal verb): To consider something carefully, often for a period of time.
- The manager asked for a week to think over the offer.
- Consider (verb): To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
- Ponder (verb): To think about something carefully for a long time.
- Reflect on (phrasal verb): To think deeply or carefully about something.
Synonyms
- Consider
- Contemplate
- Ponder
- Mull over
- Reflect on
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Think over: To consider something carefully.
- I need a few days to think it over.
- Think through: To consider all the possible details, effects, or consequences of something.
- It's a good idea, but we need to think it through properly.
Related Idioms
- Think the world of (someone): To have a very high opinion of someone; to love or admire someone greatly. (Note: This idiom uses "think of," which is closely related to "think about.")
- He thinks the world of his grandmother.
Verb
- take into consideration, have in view
- He entertained the notion of moving to South America
- have on one's mind, think about actively
- I'm thinking about my friends abroad
- She always thinks about her children first