Definitions for bethink
bɪˈθɪŋkbe·think

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bethinkverb

   cause oneself to consider something

2. bethinkverb

   consider or ponder something carefully

   "She bethought her of their predicament"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bethinkverb

   To think about, to recollect.

2. bethinkverb

   To think of (something or somebody) or that (+ clause); to remind oneself, to consider, to reflect upon.

3. bethinkverb

   to meditate, ponder; to consider

4. bethinkverb

   to determine, resolve

5. Etymology: From bethenken, bithenchen "to think about, consider" from beþencan, biþencan "to think upon, remind, consider, remember" from bi- + þankijanan, equivalent to. Akin to pidenchan "to bethink" (bedenken "to bethink"),, bedenken "to bethink". More at be-, think.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Bethinkverb

   I bethought; I have bethought. To recal to reflection; to bring back to consideration, or recollection. It is generally used with the reciprocal pronoun, and of before the subject of thought.

   Etymology: from think.

   They were sooner in danger than they could almost bethink themselves of change. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   I have bethought me of another fault. William Shakespeare, Meas. for M.

   I, better bethinking myself, and misliking his determination, gave him this order. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

   He himself,
   Insatiable of glory, had lost all:
   Yet of another plea bethought him soon. Parad. Regained.

   The nets were laid, yet the birds could never bethink themselves, till hamper’d, and past recovery. Roger L'Estrange.

   Cherippus, then in time yourself bethink,
   And what your rags will yield by auction sink. Dryden.

   A little consideration may allay his heat, and make him bethink himself, whether this attempt be worth the venture. John Locke.

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1. bethink

   Bethink is a verb that means to remember or recall something, or to consider or reflect upon something carefully. It can also be used reflexively to mean causing oneself to remember or think of something.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bethinkverb

   to call to mind; to recall or bring to recollection, reflection, or consideration; to think; to consider; -- generally followed by a reflexive pronoun, often with of or that before the subject of thought

2. Bethinkverb

   to think; to recollect; to consider

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bethink

   be-thingk′, v.t. to think on or call to mind: to recollect (generally followed by a reflective pronoun and of): to propose to one's self.—v.i. to consider:—pa.t. and pa.p. bethought (be-thawt′). [A.S. bithencan; cf. Ger. bedenken. See Think.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bethink in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bethink in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of bethink in a Sentence

1. Marcus Aurelius:

   When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is man’s life.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bethink
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bethink
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=bethink
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bethink
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=bethink