Synonyms of think

think

verb

ˈthiŋk 

as in to believe

to have as an opinion

I think we should wait for someone to come help us out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• believe
• guess
• imagine
• consider
• feel
• suppose
• figure
• deem
• perceive
• conceive
• judge
• reckon
• assume
• hold
• allow
• accept
• regard
• presume
• view
• esteem
• depend
• rely
• trust
• conclude
• surmise
• infer
• presuppose
• deduce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubt
• suspect
• question
• reject
• distrust
• mistrust
• discredit
• disbelieve

Synonym Chooser

How is the word think distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of think are conceive, envisage, envision, fancy, imagine, and realize. While all these words mean "to form an idea of," think implies the entrance of an idea into one's mind with or without deliberate consideration or reflection.

I just thought of a good joke

When is it sensible to use conceive instead of think?

Although the words conceive and think have much in common, conceive suggests the forming and bringing forth and usually developing of an idea, plan, or design.

conceived of a new marketing approach

How do envisage and envision relate to one another, in the sense of think?

Both envisage and envision imply a conceiving or imagining that is especially clear or detailed.

envisaged a totally computerized operation

envisioned a cure for the disease

When is fancy a more appropriate choice than think?

The synonyms fancy and think are sometimes interchangeable, but fancy suggests an imagining often unrestrained by reality but spurred by desires.

fancied himself a super athlete

When might imagine be a better fit than think?

The words imagine and think can be used in similar contexts, but imagine stresses a visualization.

imagine you're at the beach

When can realize be used instead of think?

In some situations, the words realize and think are roughly equivalent. However, realize stresses a grasping of the significance of what is conceived or imagined.

realized the enormity of the task ahead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of think

Alfie also thought moving away from home, at 16, would help his son mature. —Sean Gregory, Time, 31 July 2025

After her previous album, Estelle thought she was finished making albums. —Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025

Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable? —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025

Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons. —Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025

Phrases Containing think

• think (about or over)
• think (of)
• think (up)
• think better of
• think tank