How do you use "think" in a sentence?

I think we should leave now. What do you think of the new design? She is thinking about changing jobs.

think

Q: What does "think" mean?

To have a belief or opinion; to use the mind to consider 'Think' expresses mental processes including believing, considering, and reasoning. It is used for opinions ('I think it's a good idea'), contemplation ('let me think about it'), and expectations ('I think she'll come'). 'Think' appears in many expressions like 'think of', 'think about', and 'think over'.

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Meaning: To have a belief or opinion; to use the mind to consider

想，认为，思考

pensar, creer

思う、考える

생각하다, 여기다

'Think' expresses mental processes including believing, considering, and reasoning. It is used for opinions ('I think it's a good idea'), contemplation ('let me think about it'), and expectations ('I think she'll come'). 'Think' appears in many expressions like 'think of', 'think about', and 'think over'.

「think」表达包括相信、考虑和推理在内的心理过程。它用于表达意见（「I think it's a good idea」）、沉思（「let me think about it」）和期望（「I think she'll come」）。「think」出现在许多表达中，如「think of」、「think about」和「think over」。

«Think» expresa procesos mentales incluyendo creer, considerar y razonar. Se usa para opiniones («I think it's a good idea»), contemplación («let me think about it») y expectativas («I think she'll come»). «Think» aparece en muchas expresiones como «think of», «think about» y «think over».

「think」は信じる、考慮する、推論するなどの精神的プロセスを表します。意見（「I think it's a good idea」）、熟考（「let me think about it」）、予想（「I think she'll come」）に使われます。「think」は「think of」、「think about」、「think over」など多くの表現に現れます。

'Think'는 믿기, 고려하기, 추론하기 등의 정신적 과정을 표현합니다. 의견('I think it's a good idea'), 숙고('let me think about it'), 예상('I think she'll come')에 사용됩니다. 'think of', 'think about', 'think over' 등 많은 표현에 등장합니다.

Examples

I think we should leave now.
我认为我们现在应该离开了。
Creo que deberíamos irnos ahora.
もう出発した方がいいと思います。
이제 출발하는 게 좋겠다고 생각해요.
What do you think of the new design?
你觉得新设计怎么样？
¿Qué piensas del nuevo diseño?
新しいデザインについてどう思いますか？
새 디자인에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
She is thinking about changing jobs.
她正在考虑换工作。
Está pensando en cambiar de trabajo.
彼女は転職を考えています。
그녀는 이직을 생각하고 있다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'þencan', meaning 'to conceive in the mind', from Proto-Germanic *þankijaną. Distinct from 'þyncan' (to seem), though the two verbs merged in Middle English. Related to 'thank' and 'thought'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal