think

Everyday

1. To think is to use your mind to work something out. tree →
2. To think something is to believe it or have an opinion: «I think it will rain». tree →
3. To think of or about something is to have it in your mind or remember it. tree →
4. To think of an idea is to make it up. tree →

In the lessons

picture what happens to the groups before choosing an operation; in science we think what will happen (predict) and then test it; phrases: «think about», «think of», «think so», «think twice», «think ahead»

Examples

• Not quite. Think: what happens to the groups? tree →
• Think: did Tom get more or fewer? tree →
• Mia thinks she has 10 shells, but she has 8. tree →
• I think it will snow tomorrow. tree →
• Think of a number between 1 and 10. tree →
• What do you think will happen to the ice in the sun? tree →
• I often think about my old school. tree →
• Think before you cross the road. tree →
• Can't you think of something better?" tree →

Note

Past: thought. Carries no operation clue; it asks you to picture the change. Trap: what someone «thinks» may be wrong, so use the true count. «I think so» means «I believe yes».

In Jewish tradition

Often means to plan or intend something, as in "as I thought to do unto them." In the psalms it also means to turn something over in the mind, or to remember it. In the primary lessons: picture what happens to the groups before choosing an operation; in science we think what will happen (predict) and then test it; phrases: «think about», «think of», «think so», «think twice», «think ahead»

Examples

• When Judah saw her, he thought her to be a harlot; for she had covered her face. (Torah GEN.38.15, JPS 1917) tree →
• I thought I would make an end of them, I would make their memory cease from among men; (Torah DEU.32.26, JPS 1917) tree →
• And it shall come to pass, that as I thought to do unto them, so will I do unto you. (Torah NUM.33.56, JPS 1917) tree →
• Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off. (Writings PSA.139.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• We have thought on Thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of Thy temple. (Writings PSA.48.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Writings PRO.24.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past: thought. Carries no operation clue; it asks you to picture the change. Trap: what someone «thinks» may be wrong, so use the true count. «I think so» means «I believe yes».