think out
Verb: 1. To consider carefully and rationally; to plan or devise something thoroughly by thinking about all its details and implications. This involves a deliberate and systematic mental process to reach a conclusion or create a plan.
The verb "think out" is transitive and requires an object. It describes the process of developing an idea, plan, or solution through careful, logical consideration. It often implies that the result is well-considered and not impulsive. - It is commonly used with objects like plan, strategy, solution, idea, details, implications, consequences. - The past tense and past participle are thought out. It is frequently used in passive constructions (e.g., is well thought out) or as a participial adjective (e.g., a thought-out proposal).
- Active Voice:
- You need to think out your answer before you raise your hand.
- The engineers thought out every possible scenario before building the bridge.
- Passive Voice / Participial Adjective:
- Her argument was very well thought out and persuasive.
- We need a more carefully thought-out approach to this problem.
- To think something through/out: This is a common phrasal verb pattern emphasizing the completeness of the mental process. "Think through" is a very close synonym.
- It's a complex issue. I need a few days to think it out properly.
- As a compound adjective (hyphenated): When preceding a noun, the phrase is often hyphenated (e.g., ). When following a linking verb like "be," it is usually not hyphenated (e.g., ).
- Thought-out (adj): Used to describe something that has been carefully planned. Almost always used with an adverb like , , or .
- a brilliantly thought-out plot
- Think through (phrasal verb): A synonym meaning to consider all the aspects and possible consequences of something.
- Have you thought through the risks involved?
- Devise: To plan or invent by careful thought.
- Contemplate: To think deeply and at length.
- Ponder: To think about carefully.
- Mull over: To think about slowly and carefully.
- Work out: To find a solution or plan by thinking.
- Think over: To consider something carefully before making a decision. It is similar but often implies a shorter period of reflection on a decision rather than the detailed planning implied by "think out."
- They offered me the job, and I asked for a week to think it over.
- Think on one's feet: To think and react quickly without prior planning. This is somewhat opposite to the deliberate process of "thinking out."
- A good lawyer must be able to think on her feet.
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consider carefully and rationally
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Every detail has been thought out
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