rethink

verb

re·​think (ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 

rethought (ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt  ; rethinking

transitive verb

: to think about again : reconsider

intransitive verb

: to engage in reconsideration

rethink

ˈrē-ˌthiŋk 

ˈrē-ˈthiŋk

noun

rethinker noun

Synonyms of rethink

• reconsider
• revisit
• review

Examples of rethink in a Sentence

You had better rethink your decision.

The government is rethinking its policy.

He took a moment to rethink.

Recent Examples on the Web

In much of Los Angeles and the surrounding suburbs, $1 million no longer buys a move-in-ready house, forcing buyers to rethink priorities such as location, size, condition and outdoor space. — Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Such action needs to be rethought for the variables of each production. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Paris’ workout rooms are being revamped and rethought, transforming into something closer to social clubs. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Rising college costs and uncertainty about the job market have left many Gen Z students rethinking the path forward. — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for rethink

• bethink
• downlink
• groupthink
• hoodwink
• uplink
• blink
• brink
• chink
• cinque
• clink
• dink
• drink

Kids Definition

rethink

verb

re·​think rē-ˈthiŋk 

rethought -ˈthȯt  ; rethinking

: to think about again : reconsider