Bethink Meaning in English
word
bɪˈθɪŋk
bi-THINGK
bˈɛθɪŋk
be-THINGK
Definition
To remember or think carefully about something; mainly found in older or literary English.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely formal, archaic, and rarely used in modern conversation. Mainly appears in old literature or poetry. Use 'remember', 'recall', or 'reflect on' in everyday English instead of 'bethink'. Common literary collocations: 'bethink oneself', 'bethink of'.
Spanish: recordar - reflexionarPortuguese (BR): lembrar-se - refletirPortuguese (PT): lembrar-se - refletirChinese (Simplified): 回想 - 反思Chinese (Traditional): 回想 - 反思Hindi: सोचना - याद करनाArabic: يتذكر - يتأملBengali: ভেবে দেখা - স্মরণ করাRussian: вспомнить - задуматьсяJapanese: 思い出す - 熟考するVietnamese: nghĩ lại - nhớ lạiKorean: 곰곰이 생각하다 - 상기하다Turkish: düşünüp taşınmak - hatırlamakUrdu: یاد کرنا - غور کرناIndonesian: merenungkan - mengingat
Example Sentences
Before signing, he bethinks of the promise he made.
basic
She suddenly bethinks of her lost keys.
basic
If you bethink yourself, you will see your mistake.
basic
In that moment, he bethought himself of the advice his father gave.
natural
She paused to bethink what to do next.
natural
Had he bethought himself sooner, things might have turned out differently.
natural