rethink

verb

re·​think (ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 

rethought (ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt  ; rethinking

transitive verb

: to think about again : reconsider

intransitive verb

: to engage in reconsideration

rethink

ˈrē-ˌthiŋk 

ˈrē-ˈthiŋk

noun

rethinker noun

Synonyms

• readdress
• reanalyze
• reconceive
• reconsider
• redefine
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• reexplore
• review
• revisit
• reweigh

Examples of rethink in a Sentence

You had better rethink your decision.

The government is rethinking its policy.

He took a moment to rethink.

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, by rethinking its supply chain, a company can not only reduce its carbon footprint but also cut costs and improve resilience—a win-win that underscores the business case for sustainability. 4. —Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

In an announcement video posted early Thursday morning, Williamson framed her candidacy for party chair as a chance to rethink the party as a whole. —Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024

Maybe rethink your Ozempic pause One in six patients prescribed weight-loss drugs like Ozempic plan to stop taking the medication over the holidays. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024

At its heart, James is not just a retelling but a necessary counter-narrative, offering readers a chance to rethink a classic American tale through a lens that centers the marginalized. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

rethink

verb

re·​think rē-ˈthiŋk 

rethought -ˈthȯt  ; rethinking

: to think about again : reconsider