think
UK: θɪŋk | US: θɪŋk
v. to use the mind to consider or reason about something
v. to have a particular opinion or belief
v. to intend or plan to do something
The word "think" originates from Old English þencan, meaning "to seem, to appear, or to conceive in the mind." It is related to the Old High German denken and Dutch denken, all stemming from the Proto-Germanic þankijaną, which carries the sense of mental perception or reasoning. Over time, the meaning evolved from a general sense of appearing or seeming to the more specific cognitive act of reasoning or forming thoughts.
I need time to think before making a decision.
Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
She thinks highly of her teacher.
He didn’t think to lock the door.
They’re thinking about moving to a new city.