Synonyms for

Thinks

Verb / θɪŋks / Another word for thinks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

recall intend think guess callback remember suppose cerebrate opine reckon mean recollect retrieve forget cogitate consider believe callup conceive imagine believes considers deems estimates judges opines reckons supposes surmises conceives concludes decides deduces determines divines figures gather infers presumes speculates

Synonyms by register

Formal

contemplates opines perceives assesses

Informal

reckons figures supposes believes

Literary

ponders muses deems

Antonyms

doubts ignores disbelieves neglects unbelieves rejects

Common collocations

  • thinks about
  • thinks of
  • thinks that
  • thinks hard
  • thinks again
  • thinks well of
  • thinks little of

Word family

noun thought
verb think
adjective thoughtful
adverb thoughtfully

Usage note

The verb 'thinks' refers to the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something. It is a very common verb with a wide range of synonyms depending on context and formality.

Example sentences

  1. He thinks it's going to rain today.
  2. She thinks that math is difficult.
  3. I think that we should go to the park.
  4. They think that the movie was boring.
  5. We all think that he's a great teacher.

Quotes

  • I think, therefore I am. - René Descartes
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • I think that's the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself. - Elon Musk

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