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 of rethink

• reconsider
• revisit
• review

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

Reaching that altitude, however, required GICON to rethink how such a turbine could be constructed. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Hoxha sees these economic changes as a chance for the synthetic materials industry to rethink its long-term plans. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

First, rethink your plate, since heavy garlic or spice can sneak into sweat, while fresher meals built around fruits and vegetables keep perspiration less dramatic. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

That has prompted some women to rethink daily hygiene and reach for an unexpected tool, persimmon soap. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for rethink

• bethink
• downlink
• groupthink
• hoodwink
• uplink
• blink
• brink
• chink
• cinque
• clink
• dink
• drink

Kids Definition

rethink

verb

re·​think rē-ˈthiŋk 

rethought -ˈthȯt  ; rethinking

: to think about again : reconsider