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 real shift is no longer about optimizing how one person gets through a day, but instead about rethinking what one person can accomplish in the first place. — Vitalii Dodonov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Achieving a fabric that is 20 percent lighter without sacrificing durability required rethinking the construction process from the ground up. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Which is completely absurd, and is a fearmongering tactic used to try and scare parents who want a fair playing field for their daughters to rethink their position. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Commuters on Parkway East closure Whether by bus or by car, commuters say the closure is forcing them to rethink their daily commute. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 July 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