bethink

English

/bɪˈθɪŋk/

verb
Definitions
  • (obsolete) To think about, to recollect.
  • (reflexive) To think of (of) (something or somebody) or that (that) (followed by clause); to remind oneself, to consider, to reflect upon.
  • (intransitive) To meditate, ponder; to consider.
  • To determine, resolve.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bethenken inherited from Old English beþenċan inherited from Proto-Germanic *biþankijaną prefix from English think (seem, appear).

Origin

English

think

Gloss

seem, appear

Concept
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