think over

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She sits at her desk to think over the problem.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To consider carefully, to reflect upon: "think over" means to take time to ponder or deliberate about something, often before making a decision.

Usage

• The verb "think over" is transitive and requires an object (e.g., a proposal, an idea, an offer). It implies a period of consideration.
• It is commonly used when someone needs time to make a thoughtful decision.
• Structure: (e.g., think over the offer).

Examples

• Verb:
  • Please think over my proposal and give me your answer tomorrow.
  • She said she needed a few days to think over the job offer.
  • I'll think it over and call you back. (Note: The pronoun object 'it' is placed between 'think' and 'over').

Advanced Usage

• "to think something over carefully": to consider with great attention and caution.
  • The committee will think over the implications carefully before voting.

Variants and Related Words

• Think-through (verb): to consider all aspects and potential consequences of something thoroughly.
  • We need to think through the logistics before we commit.
• Consider (verb): to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision.
• Ponder (verb): to think about something carefully for a period of time.

Synonyms

• Mull over: to think deeply about something for a long time.
• Deliberate: to engage in long and careful consideration.
• Reflect on: to think deeply or carefully about.
• Contemplate: to look thoughtfully at for a long time or to think profoundly about.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Think through: to consider the future consequences of something.
  • It's a good plan, but we haven't thought through all the costs.
• Think about: to consider or recall something; this is more general and can be used for shorter considerations or memories.
  • I'll think about what you said.

Related Idioms

• Sleep on it: to delay making a decision on something until the next day, allowing time to "think it over."
  • Don't give me an answer now; sleep on it and tell me tomorrow.

Học thuật

Verb

1. reflect deeply on a subject
   • I mulled over the events of the afternoon
   • philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
   • The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate