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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Origin of rethink

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + think¹

OTHER WORDS FROM rethink

re·think·er, noun

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How to use rethink in a sentence

It all comes down to “rethinking the way that we utilize medication,” said Clear.
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This temporary readjustment to our conventional norm is a perfect parallel to rethinking Drops of God in terms of wine education.
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The central bank is constantly redesigning and rethinking the design of every bank note—except the lowly $1 bill.
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In the process of rethinking my ideas on white nationalism, people who disagreed with me were critical.
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There was an indication that MSNBC, at least, may be rethinking its reliance on these shows.
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It will also require a rethinking of the relation between politicians and constituents.
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Rethinking the motivations and methods of legislation, even its legitimacy, are goals worthy of being pursued.
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He seemed to be reliving the events, rethinking the thoughts he'd had then.
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British Dictionary definitions for rethink

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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