think of
To create in one's mindTo create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought.
» Can you think of something better?
Fällt dir etwas Besseres ein?
У тебя есть идея получше?
Ты можешь придумать что-нибудь получше?
У вас есть идея получше?
Вы можете придумать что-нибудь получше?
Ти можеш придумати щось краще?
Meaning
4 sensesTo create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought.
I only had ten minutes to think of a solution.
sich einfallen lassen, ersinnen
придуматьpridumatʹ
Used to suggest an aberrant thought, idea or action.
Oh no! I put the casserole in the freezer and the ice cream in the oven. What was I thinking of?
(imperative, often)Consider, used to emphasise a reason to act in a certain way.
We can't employ a gardener as well as a handyman. Think of the expense!
I can't turn down the offer. Think of what we could do with that money!
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see think, of. (to think on the subject of)
I spend a lot of time thinking of Karen and the times we shared.
- look on as or consider
- choose in one's mind
- intend to refer to
- keep in mind for attention or consideration
Examples
1670 sentencesCan you think of something better?
Ти можеш придумати щось краще? — deniko
ruУ тебя есть идея получше? — marafon
deFällt dir etwas Besseres ein? — samueldora
You must think of your family.
Ти мусиш думати про свою родину. — deniko
ruТы должен думать о своей семье. — odindwaodin
deDu musst an deine Familie denken! — Manfredo
What do you think of Japan?
Що ти думаєш про Японію? — deniko
ruЧто Вы думаете о Японии? — Balamax
deWie findest du Japan? — Felixjp
She thinks the world of him.
Вона дуже високої думки про нього. — ascolto
What do you think of Tom?
Що ти думаєш про Тома? — deniko
ruЧто вы думаете о Томе? — Ooneykcall
deWas hältst du von Tom? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Forms
thinks of, thinking of, thought of, thought of| Base form | think of · to think of |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | thinks of |
| Present participle | thinking of |
| Past simple | thought of |
| Past participle | thought of |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
19 synonyms- look on as or consider:reputeknow asbe known asregard aslook uponlook onesteemtake to be
- intend to refer to:have in mindmean
- keep in mind for attention or consideration:remember
- take into consideration, have in view:entertaintoy withflirt withthink about
- devise or invent:think updream uphatchconcoct
Lessons 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