to think
Third Person
thinks
Present Participle
thinking
Past Tense
thought
Past Participle
thought
1
to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing
transitive
- He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town.
- I don't think that she's being honest about her intentions.
- I think that the company should focus on sustainability.
- She thinks that the book is much better than the movie.
- What do you think of the new employee?
2
to use your mind to understand something, solve a problem, make a decision, etc. or to use it to consider someone or something
- He couldn't think of a good answer to the question.
- I need some time to think about whether I want to accept the job offer.
- They are thinking about moving to a different city next year.
3
to have ideas, images, or words pass through the mind
transitive
- I was just thinking how much I enjoy the walk here.
- I often think about my childhood when I hear that song.
- "He's always so kind," she thought to herself.
- Try to think happy thoughts when you're feeling stressed.
- "What should I do next?"she thought anxiously.