Think up Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɪŋk/ /ˈəp
THINGK-UP
θˈɪŋk/ /ˈʌp
THINGK-UP
Definição
To create or invent an idea, plan, or solution in your mind, especially something original or clever.
Uso & Nuances
Informal phrasal verb. Used when someone invents something not previously existing, often creatively. Common with 'excuse', 'plan', or 'solution.' Not for physical objects. Similar meaning to 'come up with', but 'think up' usually emphasizes originality or cleverness.
Spanish: idear - inventar - ocurrírselePortuguese (BR): inventar - bolar - criarPortuguese (PT): inventar - criar - imaginarChinese (Simplified): 想出 - 编造Chinese (Traditional): 想出 - 編造Hindi: सोचना - नया विचार करनाArabic: يخترع - يبتكرBengali: উদ্ভাবন করা - মস্তিষ্কে নিয়ে আসাRussian: придуматьJapanese: 考え出すVietnamese: nghĩ raKorean: 생각해내다Turkish: icat etmek - düşünmekUrdu: سوچ نکالنا - کوئی خیال سوجھناIndonesian: mencetuskan - memikirkan (ide)
Frases de Exemplo
She tried to think up a good excuse for being late.
basic
Can you think up a new game for us to play?
basic
He always thinks up interesting solutions to problems.
basic
I couldn't think up anything clever to say in the meeting.
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We need to think up a catchy name for our band.
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I can't believe you thought up such a wild story!
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