Synonyms for Think
Definition of 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"
16 synonyms found
Writing tips for "think"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like believe, cerebrate, cogitate can replace "think" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 16 alternatives available, "think" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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