rethink
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re·think

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk\
re·thought\-ˈtht\re·think·ing

Definition of RETHINK

transitive verb
: to think about again : reconsider
intransitive verb
: to engage in reconsideration
re·think \ˈrē-ˌthiŋk, -ˈthiŋk\ noun
re·think·er noun

Examples of RETHINK

  1. You had better rethink your decision.
  2. The government is rethinking its policy.
  3. He took a moment to rethink.

First Known Use of RETHINK

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