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rethink

[verb ree-thingk; noun ree-thingk]

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

to reconsider, especially profoundly.

noun

the act of reconsidering.

Origin of rethink

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + think¹

Related formsre·think·er, noun

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Related Words for rethinking

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

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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Word Origin and History for rethinking

rethink

v.

1700, from re- "back, again" + think (v.). Related: Rethinking.

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