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thinking for oneself

thinking for oneself is the present participle and gerund of think for oneself.

Meaning of think for oneself

Verb

think for oneself (third-person singular simple present thinks for oneself, present participle thinking for oneself, simple past and past participle thought for oneself)

  1. To decide, come to conclusions, or make opinions on one's own, without the help of others

Questions about thinking for oneself

What is thinking for oneself the present participle and gerund of?
Thinking for oneself is the present participle and gerund of think for oneself.

Words near thinking for oneself in the dictionary

  1. thinking big
  2. thinking cap
  3. thinking caps
  4. thinking distance
  5. thinking distances
  6. thinking for oneself
  7. thinking good
  8. thinking little of
  9. thinking machine
  10. thinking machines
  11. thinking man's

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