To think
Example: They think carefully before answering
Definition
"To think" means to use one's mind to consider or reason about something carefully. It involves forming ideas, making decisions, or reflecting on information before reaching a conclusion or expressing an opinion.
Etymology
The word "to think" comes from the Old English 'þencan,' which means 'to conceive of in the mind, consider, meditate.' It has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that the word's origin reflects the deep human capacity for reflection and contemplation?
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"To think" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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