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to rethink

to rethink

144 3.4
To think again about something to decide if you should change it
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/
translation icon : reconsiderar
  • You should rethink your approach to this issue to find a better solution.
  • need to rethink
  • require us to rethink
  • rethink the approach

It helps people rethink how we live our lives.

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Examples

Synonyms

to consider
vsto rethink
1.1

To think carefully before making a decision

implies reconsidering a previous decision rather than initial consideration
to reconsider
vsto rethink
227 3.7

To think again about a choice and possibly change it

has the same meaning but is a more informal alternative
to think it through
vsto rethink
  • Informal
105 3.2

To look at all the details and what may happen before you decide

focuses more on rethinking an earlier choice rather than initial planning
to revisit
vsto rethink
72 3.7

To return to an idea or topic to think about it again

is more about actively deciding again rather than simply revisiting
to take a step back
vsto rethink
53 4.1

To pause and think again about a situation to see the bigger picture

is an active process of changing a prior view rather than just pausing
to reevaluate
vsto rethink
33 5.0

To think about a decision again to see if it should change

is broader and less focused on formal assessment processes
to reassess
vsto rethink
32 3.7

Think about something again to decide if it should change

is wider in use and not only about formal evaluation
to mull over
vsto rethink
19 4.0

To think carefully about something before deciding

is generally quicker and more decision focused rather than prolonged thought
to reexamine
vsto rethink
19 3.7

To look at something again to make a new decision

is more general and less focused on detailed examination
to think over
vsto rethink
8 3.0

To look at something carefully before deciding

implies starting from a prior decision and possibly changing it
to reanalyze
vsto rethink
3 4.4

To examine something again using new information to check for mistakes

is less technical and covers general reconsideration rather than analysis
to relook
vsto rethink
3 5.3

To consider something again before deciding

is more general and can imply deeper, planned reconsideration
to reappraise
vsto rethink
1 6.7

Look at something again to decide how valuable or important it is

is more general, not focused mainly on value assessment
to reweigh
vsto rethink
5.5

To think again about something to decide how important it is

is broader, covering general rethought decisions beyond weighing options

How Thorough

to overhaul
35 4.6
to rethink
144 3.4
to reevaluate
33 5.0
to reconsider
227 3.7
review
84 1.5

Surface Forms

rethink infinitive
rethinking present participle
rethinks third person singular
rethought past
rethought past participle

Morphology

rethink = think (transparent) = re + think

This is a standard and productive use of 're-' meaning 'again' added to the verb 'think'.

Etymology

Rethink comes from re- 'again' and think 'to consider', so to rethink something is to 'think again' about it and possibly change your earlier decision.