bethink

verb

be·​think bi-ˈthiŋk 

bē-

bethought bi-ˈthȯt 

bē-

; bethinking

transitive verb

1

a

: remember, recall

b

: to cause (oneself) to be reminded

2

: to cause (oneself) to consider

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

bethink

verb

be·​think bi-ˈthiŋk 

bethought -ˈthȯt  ; bethinking

1

a

: remember sense 1, recall

b

: to cause (oneself) to be reminded

2

: to cause (oneself) to consider