Gloss · Another word for · think

Another word for think.

Think covers a guess, a belief and an afternoon of careful thought. Say which one you mean.

Holding an opinion

• believeFirmer; a view you’d stand behind.I believe she’s right about the budget.
• suspectLeaning one way, without proof yet.I suspect the meeting will run long.
• reckonCasual, with a country ring.I reckon we’ll get there by dark.

Thinking it through

• considerThink carefully, often before deciding.We’re considering a move closer to her parents.
• ponderSlow thought about a hard question.He pondered what she had meant all evening.
• mull overTurn it over slowly, often for days.Let me mull over your offer this weekend.

In formal writing

• contendArgue a point against opposition.The authors contend that the study missed key cases.
• maintainKeep claiming it, despite doubts.She maintains that the first draft was better.

When to keep “think”

Keep think for a light opinion; “I think it’s Tuesday” needs nothing grander.

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