bethink

verb

be·think bi-ˈthiŋk

bē-

bethought bi-ˈthȯt

bē-

; bethinking

: remember, recall

: to cause (oneself) to be reminded

: to cause (oneself) to consider

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of bethink was before the 12th century

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“Bethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bethink. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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bethink

verb

be·think bi-ˈthiŋk

bethought -ˈthȯt

; bethinking

: remember sense 1, recall

: to cause (oneself) to be reminded

: to cause (oneself) to consider

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