think sth through
— phrasal verb with think /θɪŋk/ verb (thought, thought)Definition
B2 to carefully consider the possible results of doing something: I need some time to think it through - I don't want to make any sudden decisions.Thinking and contemplating
(Definition of think sth through from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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think sth out phrasal verb
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think sth over phrasal verb
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think sth up phrasal verb
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think tank noun
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think verb (CONSIDER)
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ly suffix (ADVERB)
- agonize over/about sth phrasal verb
- chew sth over phrasal verb
- chew the cud idiom
- cogitate verb
- consider verb (POSSIBILITY)
- consideration noun (CAREFUL THINKING)
- consideration noun (SUBJECT/FACT)
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- let's see idiom
- reflection noun (THOUGHT)
- stinking thinking noun
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- take sth into account idiom
- the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
- think sth out phrasal verb
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