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   thought

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   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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   the capacity or faculty of thinking, reasoning, imagining, etc.: All her thought went into her work. a consideration or reflection: Thought of death terrified her. meditation, contemplation, or recollection: deep in thought. intention, design, or purpose, esp. a half-formed or imperfect intention: We had some thought of going.

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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.

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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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   Britannica Dictionary definition of THOUGHT. 1. [count] : an idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., that is formed in your mind : something that you think of. My first thought was that something must have changed. She had a sudden thought. = A sudden thought occurred to her. The thought of leaving never crossed my mind. [+] more examples.

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

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   Mar 5, 2024 · "Thought" refers to the process or act of thinking, involving mental consideration, reflection, or contemplation. e.g., The idea came to him after much thought.

8. psychologydictionary.org › thinkingWhat is THINKING? definition of THINKING (Psychology Dictionary)

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   Definition. In psychology, thinkin g is defined as the cognitive process of manipulating information to create meaning, solve problems, make decisions, and generate new ideas.. It involves various mental activities, such as attention, perception, memory, and language.

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   1. The operation of the mind; the act of thinking. 2. Idea; image formed in the mind. Sulph’rous and thought executing fires. Singe my white head.

10. thewordcounter.com › meaning-of-thoughtWhat Does Thought Mean? | The Word Counter

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    Aug 9, 2023 · The power of conceiving ideas or the power of reasoning and the capacity for thinking — Used here, thought is synonymous with words like imagination and intellect. Expectation or intention — For instance, “Christopher had no thought of going to that party.”.

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    Sep 29, 2023 · The meaning of THOUGHT is something that is thought. How to use thought in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Thought.