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The synonyms of “Rethink” are: review, revise, re-examine, reassess, reappraise, think better of, think over, take another look at, look at in a different light, have another think about, afterthought, reconsideration, second thought, reassessment, reappraisal, thinking over
Rethink as a Noun
Definitions of "Rethink" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rethink” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Thinking again about a choice previously made.
- A reassessment, especially one that results in changes being made.
Synonyms of "Rethink" as a noun (7 Words)
| afterthought | Something that is thought of or added later. The garage was an afterthought. |
| reappraisal | An assessment of something or someone again or in a different way. Policies can be subject to internal reappraisal. |
| reassessment | The consideration or assessment of something again, in the light of new or different factors. Her conclusion helped lead to a fundamental reassessment of dyslexia. |
| reconsideration | A consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision. A careful reconsideration of the existing approaches. |
| review | A periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art. All areas of the company will come under review. |
| second thought | The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield. |
| thinking over | The process of using your mind to consider something carefully. |
Usage Examples of "Rethink" as a noun
- A last-minute rethink of their tactics.
Rethink as a Verb
Definitions of "Rethink" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rethink” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Consider or assess (something, especially a course of action) again, especially in order to change it.
- Change one's mind.
Synonyms of "Rethink" as a verb (10 Words)
| have another think about | Be confronted with. |
| look at in a different light | Have a certain outward or facial expression. |
| re-examine | Question after cross-examination by opposing counsel. |
| reappraise | Appraise or assess again or in a different way. Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly. |
| reassess | Revise or renew one’s assessment. We have decided to reassess our timetable. |
| review | Hold a review of troops. The Attorney General asked the court to review the sentence. |
| revise | Revise or reorganize especially for the purpose of updating and improving. Revise your lecture notes on the topic. |
| take another look at | Be seized or affected in a specified way. |
| think better of | Expect, believe, or suppose. |
| think over | Judge or regard; look upon; judge. |
Usage Examples of "Rethink" as a verb
- The government were forced to rethink their plans.
