thinks
Translation
to think, to believe, to consider, to guess
Examples
She thinks it's a good idea.
She thinks it's a good idea.
He thinks about his family often.
He thinks about his family often.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) thinks ((that ...)) to have a particular opinion or belief She thinks that it's a good idea.
((sb.)) thinks about ((sth./sb.)) to spend time considering someone or something He thinks about his family often.
((sb.)) thinks of ((sth./sb.)) to have an idea or image of someone or something in your mind What do you think of my new car?
Similar Words
Synonyms: believe, consider, suppose, guess; Antonyms: doubt, disregard
Etymology
From Old English 'þencan', related to 'thank'. Originally meant 'to cause to seem to oneself'.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular past tense: 'I think today, I thought yesterday.'