rethink

[ verb ree-thingk; noun ree-thingk ]

/ verb riˈθɪŋk; noun ˈriˌθɪŋk /

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verb (used with or without object), re·thought, re·think·ing.

to reconsider, especially profoundly.

noun

the act of reconsidering.

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Words related to rethink

reevaluate, reexamine, amend, rework, revise, reassess, rehash, retrace, review, rearrange, emend, polish, correct, replan

Words nearby rethink

retentionist, retentive, retentivity, retepore, retest, rethink, rethondes, retiarius, retiary, reticence, reticent

Origin of rethink

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + think¹

OTHER WORDS FROM rethink

re·think·er, noun

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There was an indication that MSNBC, at least, may be rethinking its reliance on these shows.
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I read with great interest a column by Michael Berube on rethinking the role and structure of the humanities PhD.
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He seemed to be reliving the events, rethinking the thoughts he'd had then.
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Rethinking the motivations and methods of legislation, even its legitimacy, are goals worthy of being pursued.
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It will also require a rethinking of the relation between politicians and constituents.
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British Dictionary definitions for rethinking

rethink

verb (riːˈθɪŋk) -thinks, -thinking or -thought

to think about (something) again, esp with a view to changing one's tactics or opinions

noun (ˈriːˌθɪŋk)

the act or an instance of thinking again

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