Think over Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈoʊvɝ
THINGK OH-ver
θˈɪŋk/ /ˈəʊvɐ
THINGK OH-vuh
Definition
To carefully consider something before making a decision or taking action.
Usage & Nuances
Common, informal phrasal verb. Used most often with decisions, offers, or advice: 'think it over,' 'think things over.' Not as strong/formal as 'contemplate' or 'deliberate.' Often combined with 'let me' (e.g., 'Let me think it over.').
Spanish: pensar en - considerarPortuguese (BR): pensar sobre - considerarPortuguese (PT): ponderar - pensar sobreChinese (Simplified): 仔细考虑Chinese (Traditional): 仔細考慮Hindi: सोच-विचार करनाArabic: يفكر في الأمر - يراجعBengali: ভেবে দেখা - বিবেচনা করাRussian: обдумывать - хорошо подуматьJapanese: よく考える - 考え直すVietnamese: suy nghĩ kỹ - cân nhắcKorean: 곰곰이 생각하다 - 신중하게 생각하다Turkish: iyice düşünmek - üzerinde düşünmekUrdu: غور کرنا - اچھی طرح سوچناIndonesian: memikirkan - mempertimbangkan
Example Sentences
Please think over my offer before you decide.
basic
I need some time to think over this idea.
basic
He always thinks over important decisions.
basic
Let me think it over and get back to you tomorrow.
natural
You should really think over your options before making a final choice.
natural
After I thought it over, I decided to accept the job offer.
natural