Betekenis van think In het Nederlands

• 0 to believe something or have an opinion or idea:

  • [ + (that) ] I think (that) I've met you before.

  • I don't think Emma will get the job.

  • "Do you think (that) you could get me some stamps while you're in town?"

  • [ + to infinitive ] He was thought to have boarded the plane in New York.

  • What did you think of the film?

  • Salmon used to be thought of as expensive/a luxury.

  • What do you think about the latest plans for improving the underground system?

  • I think it is important to learn English.

  • I didn't think much of her latest book.

  • She's always thinking of others.

• 1 to use the brain to decide to do something:

  • [ + of+ -ing verb ] I'm thinking of taking up running.

  • [ + (that) ] I think (that) I'll go swimming after lunch.

  • I'm thinking about buying a new car.

• 2 to use the brain to plan something, solve a problem, understand a situation, etc.:

  • What are you thinking, Peter?

  • He just does these things without thinking and he gets himself into trouble.

  • You think too much - that's your problem.

  • I'm sorry I forgot to mention your name. I just wasn't thinking.

  • Think long and hard before you make any important decisions.

  • I know it's exciting, but you should think twice before you spend that much money on a vacation.

  • "What did you say?" "Oh, nothing, I was just thinking aloud."

• 3 to remember or imagine:

  • I was just thinking about you when you called.

  • She was so busy she didn't think to tell me about it.

• 4 to consider something for some time:

  • Let me have a think about it before I decide.

  • Have a think over the weekend and tell me what you've decided.

• 5 to have or to form an opinion or idea about something:

  • [ T ] "Do you think this is the right address?" "I don’t think so."

  • [ I ] It doesn’t make much sense when you think about it.

  • [ I/T ] Cloning animals has happened sooner than anyone thought (it would).

  • [ T ] I always thought he was a bit weird.

  • [ I ] What do you think of my new hat?

  • [ I ] I’ll always think of him as someone I can rely on.

  • [ + (that) clause ] I think (that) I’d better go now.

  • I still think of myself as (= believe I am) her friend.

• 6 to use your mind to understand matters, make judgments, and solve problems:

  • I’ll have to think about this.

  • She was thinking about running for the Senate.

  • I can’t think of anything to say right now.

• 7 to remember or imagine:

  • I can’t stop thinking about her.

  • I can picture her, I just can’t think of her name.

  • Think back to the early days of the Civil War.

• 8 to have a particular idea, belief or opinion:

  • think (that) Some analysts think that rates will continue to rise.

  • I think the figures speak for themselves.

  • Have you seen the new ad? What do you think?

• 9 to consider something in your mind:

  • He thought for a moment, and then agreed.

  • think about sth She was thinking about whether to take the job.

• 10 to have plans to be very successful or powerful:

  • Even small companies need to think big.

• 11 to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly:

  • The ability to think on your feet is essential for this position.

• 12 to think using your imagination and having new ideas instead of traditional or expected ones:

  • Thinking outside the box could be enough to put a business ahead of its competitors.

• 13 to think very carefully about something before taking a decision:

  • think twice about sth/about doing sth/before doing sth High fuel prices had caused car buyers to think twice about buying full-size sport utility vehicles.