think up

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to invent or devise

   to think up a plan

Idioms and Phrases

Devise, contrive by thinking, as in She's an expert at thinking up interesting programs. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

The pauses in chat were glacial as we all tried to think up stimulating questions that might lead us somewhere other than strained silence.

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It is thought up to 25 families are affected, many of which attended a public meeting on Wednesday.

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The two thought up the benefit album after having to evacuate during the recent wildfires.

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Some said the idea was thought up by an employee, while others say it came from a plant executive.

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It is thought up to four dogs were present at about the time he was attacked.

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