rethought
Syllables: re·thought/ɹiːˈθɔːt//ɹiˈθɔt/
rethought is the simple past and past participle of rethink.
Meaning of rethink
Verb
rethink (third-person singular simple present rethinks, present participle rethinking, simple past and past participle rethought)
- To think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.
- Disability rights advocates are encouraging people to rethink the words "crazy" and "insane" as they stigmatize mental health.
Words that rhyme with rethought
Questions about rethought
- What is rethought the simple past and past participle of?
- Rethought is the simple past and past participle of rethink.
- How do you pronounce rethought?
- Rethought is pronounced /ɹiːˈθɔːt/ (UK).
Words near rethought in the dictionary
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