Synonyms for
Thought
Definition
an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or the act of thinking
Synonyms & similar words
thoughtprocess
conceive
cogitate
callup
believe
think
opinion
forget
cerebration
callback
reckon
mentation
recall
consider
intellection
opine
intend
recollect
thinking
remember
idea
guess
mean
retrieve
sentiment
idea
notion
conception
concept
reflection
meditation
consideration
deliberation
contemplation
cogitation
rumination
introspection
musing
pondering
thinking
brainstorming
conjecture
speculation
imagination
fancy
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- deep thought
- food for thought
- lose thought
- give thought
- random thought
- second thought
- clear thought
- train of thought
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'thought' refers to the process of thinking or a specific idea. It can also be used to mean consideration or care, as in 'show some thought for others'.
Example sentences
- I had a thought about what we should have for dinner tonight.
- She lost her thought and couldn't remember what she was going to say.
- I need some time to gather my thoughts before making a decision.
- He was lost in thought and didn't hear the phone ring.
- Her thoughts on the matter are very different from mine.
Quotes
A single thought can revolutionize your life.
Positive thoughts lead to positive results.
Thoughts become things.