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

The ruling follows a broader shift toward rethinking the purpose of cash bail, mirroring larger criminal justice reforms in the state over the past decade or more. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The artists chosen for MATRIX shows are invited to rethink the entire space in a way that best suits their work. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Two of the biggest names in American online dating are rethinking the product that built their businesses. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Store owners and marketers must look beyond traditional sales promotions and rethink their physical space. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 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