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

By keeping the music, the crowd and the sense of occasion while stripping out the alcohol, sauna raves and plunge parties give a generation already rethinking nightlife a format that feels familiar without feeling like a compromise. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Trump’s magnanimity comes as China and the United States are in a contest for global leadership, with some of America’s traditional allies rethinking their strategies. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Additionally, leaders should rethink benefits as a personalized experience rather than a standardized package. — Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

That helps explain why some Gen Zers are rethinking the traditional clubbing schedule. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 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