Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • transitive & intransitive verb To reconsider (something) or to involve oneself in reconsideration.

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  • verb To think again about a problem.

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  • verb change one's mind
  • noun thinking again about a choice previously made

Etymologies

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re- +‎ think

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  • I'll have to rethink about it then get back to you.

    August 1, 2011