Meaning & Definition of Rethink in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To reconsider or think again about an idea, opinion, or decision.

  Example Sentence: After receiving feedback, she decided to rethink her approach.

• Definition: To change one's mind about something after reflection.

  Example Sentence: He had to rethink his previous stance on the issue.

Etymology

Origin: From re- 'again' + think

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• rethink one's strategy: to reconsider how one plans to achieve something.
• rethink priorities: to reconsider the importance of certain tasks or goals.
• rethink a decision: to reconsider a choice made previously.

Translations

• Spanish: repensar

• French: reconsidérer

• German: überdenken

• Russian: пересмотреть

Related Words

• reconsider: to think about something again, often with a view to changing a decision.

• revise: to review and make changes to something.

• assess: to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Slang Meanings of rethink

• Meaning: rethink it

  Example Sentence: If you're unsure, maybe you should just rethink it.

• Meaning: give it a rethink

  Example Sentence: Before you commit, give it a rethink.