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WHAT DOES THINK BETTER OF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of think better of in the English dictionary

The definition of think better of in the dictionary is to change one's course of action after reconsideration. Other definition of think better of is to rate more highly.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THINK BETTER OF

think
think again
think less of
think little of
think more of
think much of
think nothing of
think out
think outside the box
think over
think tank
think the world of
think twice
think up
think-tank
thinkable
thinkableness
thinkably
thinker
thinking

WORDS THAT END LIKE THINK BETTER OF

any number of
for fear of
get the better of
have the ear of
in danger of
in favour of
in honour of
make a pig´s ear of
not within an ass´s roar of
of the order of
steer clear of
the better of
the father of
won´t have a bar of

Synonyms and antonyms of think better of in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «think better of» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THINK BETTER OF

Find out the translation of think better of to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of think better of from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «think better of» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

想更好
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pensarlo mejor
570 millions of speakers

English

think better of
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

की बेहतर लगता है
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أعتقد أفضل من
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

одуматься
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pensar melhor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাল মনে করি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

raviser
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fikir lebih baik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

denke besser von
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

のより良いと思います
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

더 나은 생각
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mikir luwih apik saka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nghĩ tốt hơn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நன்றாக யோசிக்கவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चांगले विचार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Daha iyi düşün
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pensare meglio di
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zdaniem lepszy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

одуматися
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cred ca mai bine de
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκέφτομαι καλύτερα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beter van dink
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tänka bättre av
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tenker bedre av
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of think better of

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THINK BETTER OF»

The term «think better of» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.878 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THINK BETTER OF» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THINK BETTER OF»

Discover the use of think better of in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to think better of and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
... the better part of sth See at part think better of it See at think you better believe it See at believe between (just) between you and me without telling anyone else ♢ Between you and me, I think she made up the whole story about being robbed.
Paul Heacock, 2003
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English-Albanian Dictionary of Idioms
think better of sth think twice think better of sth nderroj mendje (qendrim), rimendoj dicka, kthej mendje □ / was going to go out for a walk this evening, but, when I saw the rain, I thought better of it. □ In the morning you will think better of your ...
Ilo Stefanllari, 2000
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A Collection of Confusible Phrases
... twice. think better of someone think better of something think better of someone (also: think the better of someone) form a higher opinion of a person: Surely no one could think better of Jason for the quoted remarks? think better of something  ...
Yuri Dolgopolov, 2004
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... devotees Think better of: To revise one's decision; to have the better opinion of * After considering all the pros and cons, the chairman started thinking better of his earlier decision * It is always advisable to think better of getting an expert view  ...
Shori, A K, 2010
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McNeill's Code. (1908 Edition)
... 86087 Why do you (does ) think better of Recerebbe 86088 Why do you (does ) think badly of Recerquen 86089 Act as you think best without further reference to {See also " Act.") Recessibus 86090 Do as you think best Recessirst 86091 1 ...
Bedford McNeill, 1908
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The Better to Eat You
No, I can't think better of it. Not any more.” “You'll go to a bar,” she said lightly, her eyes glistening. “You'll think better of it. Oh, I'm sure.” “No. No bar open,” he muttered. “There is one place we know Edgar, you haven't slept well “I can save you ...
Charlotte Armstrong, 2012
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English-Amharic Context Dictionary
AA. That's what you think! £U > i f y^Atn- ' V<»- think a lot (of) h«P » /A « -1?°* ' fcAoi- He thinks a lot of her. AA ' XCrt. s h<E s ?h > think better of f+tf A « "J?"* « AJ'-ft-CA* » ^A We think better of him since we found out the whole story. ;*-<5lh?
Wolf Leslau, 1973
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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms
thing) under any circumstances: / shouldn 't think of taking your money! think better of (someone or something) 1 to think again and decide not to (do something); to reconsider (something): Hi was going to ask for more money, but he thought ...
Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick, C. M. Schwarz, 1993
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The Christian Treasury
Oh, the tears that have baptized you in the cradle ! Oh, the prayers that have brought down the blessings which now you boastfully call the fruit of your own skill. There is much, I trust, laid up to be answered in your behalf yet. Think better of it ...
‎1861
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Idioms and Phrases
Think better of one Have a high opinion of one I am completely disillusioned about his work. I thought better of him than this. Think better of something Reconsider something and give up His idea was to invest his P.F. amount in his friend's ...
Prof. V.N. Sadasiva Rau, Sura College of Competition, 2004

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THINK BETTER OF»

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Russians Begin to Think Better of the US – Poll
After more than a year of sharply deteriorating Russian opinions of the United States, more Russians said they had positive feelings about their former Cold War ... «The Moscow Times, Jul 15»
2
Two prisoners escape Winton work camp then think better of it and …
Two prisoners escape Winton work camp then think better of it and surrender. By Matt Watson. Posted 29 Jun 2015, 3:36pmMon 29 Jun 2015, 3:36pm. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
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Turning Pages: Why it's time to think better of Max Harris
It seems tough that your whole life should be reduced in popular memory to one moment of horrible humiliation, but that's what happened to Max Harris. «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 15»
4
Gay Men, Will We Think Better of One Another?
Beliefs and thoughts are scattered about our minds like stars in the galaxy. They are everywhere, zooming around, influencing how we feel at any given moment. «Huffington Post, May 14»
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Poll: South Carolinians think better of BMW, Boeing than politicians
More than six out of 10 of the South Carolinians surveyed – 62.1 percent – said they had very or somewhat positive feelings about BMW, which established a ... «The State, Apr 14»

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