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rethink

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈriːθɪŋk/

Forms: rethinking

rethink means: If you do this, you consider something again because you may need to change it.

verb

CONSIDER AGAINB2

If you do this, you consider something again because you may need to change it.

  • We must rethink our plan.
  • She rethought her decision after speaking to a friend.
  • Rising costs have forced them to rethink their strategy.

How to use it: rethink something (We need to rethink our plans.)

Similar words: reconsider, think again about

Common phrases: rethink a plan, rethink your approach, rethink something completely

noun

FRESH CONSIDERATIONC1

Another careful look at a plan or idea, usually to decide how to change it.

  • This plan needs a rethink.
  • Higher costs forced a complete rethink of the project.
  • There has been a rethink of the school’s approach.

How to use it: rethink of something (The accident prompted a rethink of safety procedures.)

Similar words: reconsideration, reassessment

Common phrases: a complete rethink, need a rethink, rethink of something

Questions about rethink

What does rethink mean?

If you do this, you consider something again because you may need to change it.

What is rethink in other languages?

Türkçe: yeniden düşünmek · Español: replantear · Français: repenser · Deutsch: überdenken · Italiano: ripensare · 日本語: 考え直す

How do you pronounce rethink?

It is pronounced /ˈriːθɪŋk/.

How do you use rethink in a sentence?

We must rethink our plan. She rethought her decision after speaking to a friend.

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