Think About (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I'm considering a new job offer so I'll think about it over the weekend before making a decision.
- When you think about buying a house make sure to factor in all the hidden costs.
- Before you finalize the details think about the impact this event will have on the environment.
- The company will think about implementing more flexible working arrangements for its employees.
- We need to think about the long-term consequences of climate change and start taking action now.
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Meaning 2
Have on one's mind, think about actively; "I'm thinking about my friends abroad"; "She always thinks about her children first".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She's always thinking about her family's well-being during times of crisis.
- He's been thinking about quitting the job to start his own business for a while now.
- I've been thinking about traveling around the world since I was a teenager.
- She always thinks about her children first when making major life decisions.
- My mother's always thinking about us and how we're doing even after we've moved away.