Think example sentences
Related (17): contemplate, ponder, ruminate, reflect, consider, analyze, deliberate, speculate, weigh, evaluate, imagine, conceive, formulate, brainstorm, muse, reason, meditate.
think
verb
think (verb) · thinks (third person present) · thought (past tense) · thought (past participle) · thinking (present participle)
- have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something:
- used in questions to express anger or surprise:
- used in speech to reduce the force of a statement or opinion, or to politely suggest or refuse something:
- direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas:
- have a particular mental attitude or approach:
- have sufficient foresight or awareness to do something:
- imagine (an actual or possible situation):
- an act of thinking:
"Think" Example Sentences
Common Phases
1. I think so. - Used to express agreement or affirmation in a hesitant way.
2. I don't think so. - Used to express disagreement in a hesitant way.
3. I'm not sure, what do you think? - Asking for someone's opinion.
4. Let me think about it. - Indicating you need time to consider something.
5. Think outside the box. - Approach a problem with imagination and unconventional ideas.
6. Think before you speak. - Cautioning someone to reflect carefully before speaking.
7. Think positive thoughts. - Encouraging an optimistic mindset.
8. I was just thinking.. - Introducing something that recently came to one's mind.
9. I'm trying not to think about it. - Attempting to stop worrying or dwelling on something.
10. Try not to think about it too much. - Advice to avoid overanalyzing or ruminating.
11. Just thinking out loud. - Expressing an idea while talking through one's thought process.
12. You shouldn't think that way. - Objecting to someone's way of thinking.
13. Mind if I pick your brain? - Asking for advice or another perspective.
14. Thank you for thinking of me. - Expressing gratitude for being considered or remembered.
15. Easier said than done. - In response to an idea that sounds simple but is difficult to actually do.