think of

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To have a thought or idea about something or someone; to bring to mind: To consider or remember a particular person, thing, or concept.
    • To consider or regard in a specified way: To have a particular opinion or judgment about someone or something.
    • To consider as a possibility; to have in mind: To contemplate or intend something.
    • To devise or invent: To create or conceive of an idea or plan.
Examples of Usage
  • To have a thought or idea:
    • When I see rain, I think of cozy days indoors.
    • Can you think of a better solution to this problem?
  • To consider or regard:
    • I think of him as a trusted friend.
    • She thinks of this project as her greatest challenge.
  • To consider as a possibility:
    • Are you thinking of changing jobs?
    • They are thinking of taking a vacation next month.
  • To devise or invent:
    • He quickly thought of an excuse for being late.
    • Who first thought of this brilliant design?
Advanced Usage
  • "To think highly of someone": To have a very good opinion of someone.
    • Her professor thinks highly of her research abilities.
  • "To think nothing of something": To consider something as easy, unimportant, or normal.
    • She thinks nothing of running ten kilometers before work.
  • "To think the world of someone": To love or admire someone very much.
    • He thinks the world of his grandchildren.
Variants and Related Words
  • Think up (phrasal verb): To invent or devise something, especially an idea or plan.
    • We need to think up a catchy slogan for the campaign.
  • Thinker (noun): A person who thinks deeply or in a specified way.
    • He is known as a progressive thinker.
Synonyms
  • Consider: To think about something carefully.
  • Contemplate: To think deeply about something.
  • Conceive: To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind.
  • Recall: To remember something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Think about: To consider something; to have one's thoughts focus on something. (Often interchangeable with "think of," but "think about" can imply longer or deeper consideration).
    • I need some time to think about your proposal.
  • Think over: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
    • Please think over my offer and give me your answer tomorrow.
Related Idioms
  • Think better of it: To decide not to do something after reconsideration.
    • He was going to complain but thought better of it.
  • Think on one's feet: To think and react quickly, especially in a difficult situation.
    • A good teacher must be able to think on her feet.
Verb
  1. choose in one's mind
    • Think of any integer between 1 and 25
  2. devise or invent
    • He thought up a plan to get rich quickly
    • no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software
  3. intend to refer to
    • I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
    • Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
  4. look on as or consider
    • she looked on this affair as a joke
    • He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
    • He is reputed to be intelligent
  5. take into consideration, have in view
    • He entertained the notion of moving to South America
  6. keep in mind for attention or consideration
    • Remember the Alamo
    • Remember to call your mother every day!
    • Think of the starving children in India!

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