think

Try to think before you speak.

Forms

thinks 3rd-person singular
She thinks it's a good idea.
thought past
He thought about the problem all night.
thought past participle
I've thought a lot about your suggestion.
thinking present participle/gerund
Thinking clearly helped her solve the puzzle.
thought noun
That was a kind thought.
thinker noun
He's a deep thinker who asks good questions.
thoughtful adj.
She is always thoughtful toward others.

think about
To consider or reflect on something.
Before signing the contract, she needs time to think about the terms.
think of
To have something come to mind; to imagine or recall.
Can you think of a solution that would work for everyone?
think over
To consider something carefully before making a decision.
He promised to think the offer over and give an answer tomorrow.
think through
To consider the possible consequences or details step by step.
The team thought the plan through to avoid unexpected problems.
think up
To invent or devise an idea or plan.
They thought up a clever way to reduce costs.
think ahead
To plan or consider the future in advance.
If you think ahead, you won't be caught unprepared.
think back
To recall or remember past events.
When I think back to college, I remember late-night study sessions.
think twice
To reconsider or reflect carefully before acting (often used as advice).
You should think twice before quitting your job without a plan.