bethink
verb (used with object)
to think; consider (used reflexively).
bethinks
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present tense formof bethink (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Then the doctor bethinks himself of ultraviolet rays.
From Time Magazine Archive
But while she is preparing herself for this fate, she bethinks her of Antonio.
From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by John Addington Symonds
But at last the king bethinks himself of Elisha the prophet, and he says, “There is a subject in my kingdom who may be able to help you and cure your leprosy.”
From Wondrous Love and other Gospel addresses by Dwight Lyman Moody
Cyril is dining with some bachelor friends near Truston: so Lady Chetwoode, who is always thoughtful, bethinks her there is no one to bring Lilian down to dinner except Guy.
From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)
After dinner he bethinks himself of some opportunity to procure supper, and with the night come new cares.
From Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 by Various
