rethink
To think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing itTo think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.
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» You might want to rethink that.
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1 sensesTo think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.
Disability rights advocates are encouraging people to rethink the words "crazy" and "insane" as they stigmatize mental health.
überdenken
переду́мыватьperedúmyvatʹ, переду́матьperedúmatʹ, пересма́триватьperesmátrivatʹ
переосми́слюватиpereosmýsljuvaty, переосми́слитиpereosmýslyty
- change one's mind
Examples
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Forms
rethinks, rethinking, rethought, rethoughtWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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