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bethink

/bɪˈθɪŋk/

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verb

/bɪˈθɪŋk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий заставить себя обдумать или поразмышлять о чём-либо; напомнить себе.

An archaic verb meaning to cause oneself to consider or reflect upon something; to remind oneself.

irregular verb

  1. Reflect or considerC2formalbritish

    To cause oneself to think about or consider something carefully.

    ruРазмышлять или обдумывать

    • He bethought himself of his promise to help.
    • She bethought herself of a better solution to the problem.
    • I bethought myself of the consequences before acting.

    Synonymscogitateconsiderdeliberatemeditatemuseponderreflectruminatethink

  2. Ponder or deliberateC2formalbritish

    To think deeply or carefully about something.

    ruРазмышлять

    • They bethought themselves of the ancient traditions.
    • He bethought himself of the wisdom of his grandfather.
    • She bethought herself of the meaning of the poem.

    Synonymscogitateconsidercontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderreflectruminate

Forms
  • bethought past participle
  • bethought past simple
  • bethinking present participle
  • bethinks third person singular