think over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Consider something carefully before deciding
Why “over”? You examine or discuss something carefully, repeat an action, or keep thinking about it.
“At the shopping centre cafe, Leo thought over Maya's idea to visit the market first.”
“Think it over and let me know.”
“She thought over the offer all evening.”
“I need to think it over.”
“Leo thought over Maya's schedule before the office team made a decision.”
Don't confuse with
Think over means consider something carefully before deciding. Think out means plan something carefully in your mind.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
think out
A contrast learners often mix up
Plan something carefully in your mind
brood over
Same over pattern: again
Think anxiously or moodily about something for a long time
check over
Same over pattern: again
Examine something carefully to look for errors or faults
chew over
Same over pattern: again
Discuss or consider at length
do over
Same over pattern: again
Repeat an action in order to do it correctly; Decorate or refurbish a room
glance over
Same over pattern: again
Look at something quickly
go over
Same over pattern: again
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position; Use more time or money than a limit
hash over
Same over pattern: again
Discuss exhaustively, often heatedly
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