rethink

verb/ˌriːˈθɪŋk/CEFR B2

নতুন করে ভাবা

Meaning

To think about a plan or belief again and probably change it.

Example sentences

  • We must rethink the whole timetable.পুরো সময়সূচিটাই নতুন করে ভাবতে হবে।
  • The policy needs a rethink.নীতিটি নিয়ে নতুন করে ভাবা দরকার।

Word forms

past tense
rethought
-ing form
rethinking

A common mistake

He rethinked his answer.→He rethought his answer.

The past follows think — thought, rethought. As a noun the stress moves forward: we need a REE-think, which is a common phrase in news writing.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: reconsider, reassess

Similar words, and what each means

  • reconsider

    পুনর্বিবেচনা করা

    To think about a decision again, with the possibility of changing it.

  • reassess

    নতুন করে মূল্যায়ন করা

    To look at something again and form a fresh judgement.

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Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “rethink” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • ছিদ্র দিয়ে চুইয়ে পড়া
    • • গতি বাড়ানো, ত্বরান্বিত হওয়া
    • • ডাকা, ফোন করা
    • • নতুন করে ভাবা
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    নতুন করে ভাবা — rethink (verb) — নতুন করে ভাবা. To think about a plan or belief again and probably change it.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “rethink”?

    • • reconsider
    • • discourage
    • • wobble
    • • construe
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    reconsider — reconsider — পুনর্বিবেচনা করা. To think about a decision again, with the possibility of changing it.

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