rethink

verb

re·​think (ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk How to pronounce rethink (audio)
rethought (ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt How to pronounce rethink (audio) ; rethinking

transitive verb

: to think about again : reconsider

intransitive verb

: to engage in reconsideration
rethink
ˈrē-ˌthiŋk How to pronounce rethink (audio)
ˈrē-ˈthiŋk
noun
rethinker noun

Examples of rethink in a Sentence

You had better rethink your decision. The government is rethinking its policy. He took a moment to rethink.
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Trixie Mattel is rethinking pink...at least for one night. Lawrence Yee, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 As the 2024 presidential race draws to a close with a Donald Trump victory that could well signal a realignment of the American electorate, the Democratic Party is likely to be forced to rethink its strategy, policies and values over the years to come. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024 Gamble also fielded an analyst question about Apple rethinking its theatrical strategy after rejigging the platform release mix for Wolfs. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 In rethinking performance apparel’s real estate, Bandit Running was able to sneak four slot pockets across the Stamina Nova Crop top’s back and two additional phone pockets on the sides. Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rethink 

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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rethink

verb
re·​think rē-ˈthiŋk How to pronounce rethink (audio)
rethought -ˈthȯt How to pronounce rethink (audio) ; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider

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