Think Definition
think
noun
- an instance of deliberate thinking; "I need to give it a good think"
verb
- judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior"
- expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"
- use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere"
- recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories"
- imagine or visualize; "Just think--you could be rich one day!"; "Think what a scene it must have been!"
- focus one's attention on a certain state; "Think big"; "think thin"
- have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night"
- decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting; "Can you think what to do next?"
- ponder; reflect on, or reason about; "Think the matter through"; "Think how hard life in Russia must be these days"
- dispose the mind in a certain way; "Do you really think so?"
- have or formulate in the mind; "think good thoughts"
- be capable of conscious thought; "Man is the only creature that thinks"
- bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation; "She thought herself into a state of panic over the final exam"
"Think" in song lyrics
See how think is used in real songs:
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"Ah, Is that what America really wants us to think"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust -
"Young girl now let me think"
2nd II None — Didn't Mean To Turn You On -
"I can't sink with this instinct to think"
3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent
Words that rhyme with think
Usage tips for "think"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "think" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for think to find words that pair well.