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

• 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

This dramatic increase, nearly fifteen-fold, is forcing venture capitalists to fundamentally rethink their investment strategies. —Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

However, according to nutritionists, the answer to alleviating snack inequality may be as simple as rethinking the entire concept of afterschool meals, addressing insecurities, and promoting community advocacy. —Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025

Governors and policymakers must prioritize rethinking postsecondary resources to answer an important question: Is our system creating real value for students? —Jeb Bush, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025

The Times is clearly in the midst of rethinking its critical voice. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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