Synonyms for

Rethink

Verb / ri:ˈθɪŋk / Another word for rethink — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To think again or reconsider.

Synonyms & similar words

reconsideration afterthought secondthought reconsider review reassess reexamine re-evaluate reanalyze reappraise reconceive recontemplate reweigh rethink reassess retake reconsider re-examine reformulate reconsider revise reassess reconsider

Synonyms by register

Formal

reconsider re-evaluate review reassess

Informal

think again have another think revisit

Literary

ponder anew reflect again

Antonyms

continue accept maintain endorse approve affirm

Common collocations

  • rethink strategy
  • rethink plans
  • rethink approach
  • rethink the decision
  • rethink assumptions
  • rethink our position
  • rethink everything

Word family

noun rethinking
verb rethink

Usage note

Rethink is a common verb used to describe the process of considering something again, often with the intention of changing it. It is generally neutral in register.

Example sentences

  1. I need to rethink my strategy for winning the game.
  2. The company decided to rethink its marketing plan.
  3. I had to rethink my opinion after learning new information.
  4. It's important to always be willing to rethink and consider new ideas.
  5. She wants to rethink her career goals and aspirations.

Quotes

  • The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing. - Henry Ford
  • “The unexamined life is not worth living.” - Socrates
  • “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” - Albert Einstein

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