rethinkverb [ I or T ]
uk/ˌriːˈθɪŋk/us/ˌriːˈθɪŋk/rethoughtC1 to think again about a plan, idea, or system in order to change or improve it:
Her family's disapproval made her rethink her plans.
[ + question word ] The European Commission is having to rethink how it can maintain farmers' incomes while cutting costs and excess production.
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Thinking and contemplating
- -ly
- agonize over/about sth
- chew
- chew sth over
- chew the cud idiom
- chew your cud idiom
- depth
- joined-up thinking
- lateral thinking
- let me see/let's see idiom
- let's see idiom
- puzzle
- rack
- reflect
- the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
- think sth out
- think sth over
- think sth through
- thinking
- worry
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Changing your mind
rethink
noun [ S ] uk/ˈriː.θɪŋk/us/ˈriː.θɪŋk/
This new information means we should have a rethink.