think
Translation
to think, to believe, to consider
Examples
I think it will rain today.
I think it will rain today.
Let me think about it.
Let me think about it.
What do you think of my new car?
What do you think of my new car?
Grammar Patterns
to think ((that ...)) to have an opinion (that ...) I think that he is right.
to think about ((sth./sb.)) to consider (sth./sb.) I need to think about your offer.
to think of ((sth./sb.)) to have an opinion about (sth./sb.) What do you think of this plan?
Similar Words
Synonyms: believe, consider, suppose, imagine
Etymology
From Old English 'þencan', meaning 'to conceive in the mind, consider'.
Memory Tips
This is an irregular verb: think-thought-thought. It sounds similar to 'thank', but has a different meaning. You can remember it by thinking you should 'think' before you 'thank'.