Think meaning in English

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Definition

to think: to believe, to have the opinion, to reflect, to give some thought, to ponder, to consider
I will think about it. I will reflect upon it.
What do you think about the movie? What is your opinion of the movie?

This is an irregular verb:
I think / I thought / I have thought
a thought: an idea, an opinion, a belief, a theory, a concept, a reflection noun
(long term) thinking: planning, reflecting on (the long term, the future) noun

UK: What are your thoughts on my new dress?
US: To be honest, I really can't understand the thinking behind your new image. I think you must have problems.

Examples

  • "Because that's what I think it is: a spaceship!"
  • "Who do you think you are?"
  • "Warbuckle : I think I do."
  • "Felix is always making fun of me, and Mom thinks I'm weird for liking perfumes."
  • "I think there's been a misunderstanding."
  • "Dad : Oh, believe me, I grew up with Grandpa Xavier, and plenty of people think he's weird."
  • "To be frank, I don't think Delavigne Corporation makes a very good musical comedy."
  • "I thought you were dead!"
  • "Because I think Bruno is in a meeting right now."
  • "Horse : (thinking) I hate my life."
  • "Do you think that's a good idea?"
  • "Well, if I don't, I think he'll probably have me killed!"
  • "Brian : I thought he was normally that colour."
  • "Brian : Philip, um, I think you should look out the window."
  • "Of course I think it's a good idea."
  • "Sailor : But don't you think renting a nuclear submarine was a little bit excessive?"
  • "You don't think my jokes are funny?"
  • "Here's another joke: A man goes to the doctor and says, "Doctor, my wife thinks she's a chicken."
  • "Horatio : (thinking) I'm sure he won't mind if I borrow his HI-FI speakers!"
  • "I apologize, I thought you were my grandmother."

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