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   thought

   /THôt/

   noun

   • 1. an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind: "Maggie had a sudden thought" Similar ideanotionline of thinkingbeliefconceptconceptionconvictionopinionviewimpressionimageperceptionmental pictureassumptionpresumptionhypothesistheorysuppositionpostulationabstractionapprehensionunderstandingconceptualizationfeelingfunny feelingsuspicionsneaking suspicionhunch
   • ▪ one's mind or attention: "he's very much in our thoughts and prayers"
   • ▪ an act of considering or remembering someone or something: "she hadn't given a thought to Max for some time"
   • ▪ an intention, hope, or idea of doing or receiving something: "he had given up all thoughts of making Manhattan his home" Similar anticipationexpectationprospectcontemplationlikelihoodpossibilityfearhopeaspirationambitiondreamintentionideaplandesignpurposeaim
   • 2. the action or process of thinking: "Sophie sat deep in thought" Similar thinkingreasoningcontemplationmusingponderingconsiderationreflectionintrospectiondeliberationstudyruminationcogitationmeditationbroodingmulling overreveriebrown studyconcentrationdebatespeculationrare:cerebration
   • ▪ the formation of opinions, especially as a philosophy or system of ideas, or the opinions so formed: "the freedom of thought and action"
   • ▪ careful consideration or attention: "I haven't given it much thought" Similar attentionconsiderationheedregardnoticescrutinycare
   • ▪ concern for another's well-being or convenience: "he is carrying on the life of a single man, with no thought for me" Similar compassionsympathycaringconcernregardsolicitudesolicitousnessempathyconsiderationkindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesstender-heartednesstendernesswarmthwarm-heartednessunderstandingsensitivitythoughtfulnesscharitycharitablenessbenignitybenevolencephilanthropyaltruismmagnanimity

   Word Origin Old Englishthōht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gedachte, also to think.

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   1. : something that is thought: such as. a. : an individual act or product of thinking. b. : a developed intention or plan. had no thought of leaving home. c. : something (such as an opinion or belief) in the mind.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of thought in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THOUGHT definition: 1. past simple and past participle of think 2. the act of thinking about or considering something…. Learn more.

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   a single act or product of thinking; idea or notion: to collect one's thoughts. the act or process of thinking; mental activity: Thought as well as action wearies us. Synonyms: cogitation, reflection, deliberation, rumination, meditation.

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   Thought is the process of using your mind to consider something. It can also be the product of that process: an idea or just the thing you're thinking about. Thought can also refer to the organized beliefs of a period, individual, or group.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › thoughtThought - definition of thought by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. the act or process of thinking; deliberation, meditation, or reflection. 2. a concept, opinion, or idea.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHOUGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A thought is an act of kindness or an offer of help; used especially when you are thanking someone, or expressing admiration of someone.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionthought noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of thought noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTHOUGHT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   THOUGHT definition: 1. an idea or opinion: 2. the activity of thinking, or when you think about something carefully…. Learn more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › thoughtThought Definition - YourDictionary

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    Thought Definition. The act or process of thinking; reflection; meditation; cogitation. The power of reasoning, or of conceiving ideas; capacity for thinking; intellect; imagination. A result of thinking; idea, concept, opinion, etc.

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    Sep 11, 2024 · Thought, covert symbolic responses to stimuli that are either intrinsic (arising from within) or extrinsic (arising from the environment). Thought, or thinking, is considered to mediate between inner activity and external stimuli. In everyday language, the word thinking covers several distinct.