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

1. take into consideration, have in view
   • He entertained the notion of moving to South America
2. have on one's mind, think about actively
   • I'm thinking about my friends abroad
   • She always thinks about her children first