{"id":8393,"date":"2024-09-20T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=8393"},"modified":"2024-09-11T09:38:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:38:41","slug":"think-synonyms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say \"Think\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Think_over\" >Think over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Mull_over\" >Mull over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Contemplate\" >Contemplate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Ponder\" >Ponder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Consider\" >Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Reflect_on\" >Reflect (on)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Chew_on\" >Chew on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Ruminate_on\" >Ruminate (on)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Reckon\" >Reckon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Weigh\" >Weigh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Deliberate_over\" >Deliberate (over)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Meditate_on\" >Meditate (on)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Dwell_on\" >Dwell on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Entertain\" >Entertain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Turn_something_over_in_ones_mind\" >Turn something over in one&#8217;s mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/think-synonyms\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Like many other basic English verbs, \"think\" has several useful <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/synonym\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAkwqA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">synonyms<\/a>. Each word has its own nuance and situations in which it should be used. So it's a good idea to learn all of them so you have the most appropriate word for the occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_over\"><\/span><strong>Think over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A seated woman thinking while touching her lips with one hand\" class=\"wp-image-8396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Think over\" includes the nuance that someone is carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comparing<\/a> the positive and negative points of something before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jane hasn't told us if he's joining the camping trip yet; she's still <strong>thinking it over<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mull_over\"><\/span><strong>Mull over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a more informal way of saying \"think over.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'll give you some time to <strong>mull it over<\/strong>. There's no need for you to decide now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemplate\"><\/span><strong>Contemplate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Contemplate\" implies careful or deep thinking about something. Rather than simple decisions, it's often used when thinking about deep topics or things that cannot be fully understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She looked up at the stars and <strong>contemplated<\/strong> the mysteries of outer space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ponder\"><\/span><strong>Ponder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to contemplate, \"ponder\" implies deep thought. Although it is not a formal word, it has a slightly poetic feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I get inspired to paint by <strong>pondering<\/strong> nature from my favorite spot in the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider\"><\/span><strong>Consider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Consider\" can be used instead of \"think about.\" It is often used in the imperative form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please <strong>consider<\/strong> our proposal and contact us when you are ready to continue the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/3-tips-for-negotiating-your-salary-in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">negotiations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also used as an alternative to \"realize.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sarah had an interesting idea that we hadn't <strong>considered<\/strong> before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflect_on\"><\/span><strong>Reflect (on)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We \"reflect\" when we think about something in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before I go to bed, I like to <strong>reflect<\/strong> <strong>on<\/strong> what happened during the day and think about what I can do better tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chew_on\"><\/span><strong>Chew on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A seated man with a laptop holding his chin while thinking\" class=\"wp-image-8397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Chew\" is the verb we use for cutting and grinding food with our teeth in order to swallow it. But when it's used with \"on,\" it's a casual phrasal verb for thinking about something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I've been <strong>chewing on<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-advice-and-advise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advice<\/a> she gave me yesterday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The documentary gave me a lot to <strong>chew on<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruminate_on\"><\/span><strong>Ruminate<\/strong> <strong>(on)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Ruminating\" is thinking about something over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The president <strong>ruminated on<\/strong> the possible effects of his decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reckon\"><\/span><strong>Reckon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This word is common in the southern states of the US as well as in countries where British English is spoken. It's used when someone has reached a conclusion or opinion after thinking about a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If we take my truck, I <strong>reckon<\/strong> we can get there in about an hour and 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I think we should accept their proposal. What do you <strong>reckon<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/how-are-uk-and-us-communication-styles-different\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Are UK and US Communication Styles Different?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weigh\"><\/span><strong>Weigh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine two choices on opposite sides of a scale. When you think about the good points and bad points of each, you can say that you are \"weighing\" the choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It didn't take much time for us to <strong>weigh<\/strong> the options; the decision was easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deliberate_over\"><\/span><strong>Deliberate (over)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a verb, we use \"deliberate\" to refer to a careful process of thought or discussion in order to reach a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The members of the jury <strong>deliberated<\/strong> all afternoon, discussing different details of the court case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It's hard for me to make decisions quickly; I need to <strong>deliberate<\/strong> <strong>over<\/strong> everything before I can make a choice!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meditate_on\"><\/span><strong>Meditate (on)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man sitting on large rock, thinking while looking at the mountains in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-8398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation is generally thought of as a spiritual activity of calming and focusing the mind. But even when it is not related to religion or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/mindfulness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mindfulness<\/a>, you can use it as a synonym for deep thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I encourage everyone to <strong>meditate on<\/strong> the events of the past week. What can we learn from our experience?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dwell_on\"><\/span><strong>Dwell on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Dwell\" is a verb that means \"to live or stay\" in a place. As a phrasal verb with \"on,\" it means to keep thinking (or talking) about something. This is usually used for topics that are negative or unpleasant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It's important to learn from our mistakes, but <strong>dwelling on<\/strong> them is unhealthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertain\"><\/span><strong>Entertain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You \"entertain\" something when you give it attention or thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The boss didn't immediately agree to our suggestion, but he said he will at least <strong>entertain<\/strong> it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_something_over_in_ones_mind\"><\/span><strong>Turn something over in one&#8217;s mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This expression means giving serious thought to something, usually over a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John <strong>turned<\/strong> the business proposal <strong>over in his mind<\/strong> during his flight home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is more than one way of thinking about things; sometimes the action is quick, but in other situations, more time is needed. Additionally, are the thoughts about something logical and real or about something large and abstract?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the specific situation, some words and expressions may be a better fit than others. Try using alternatives for \"think\" with a <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutor<\/a> or your English-speaking friends and you will gradually learn the natural ways each is used.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many other basic English verbs, \"think\" has several useful synonyms. Each word has its own nuance and situations in which it should be used. 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