{"id":5947,"date":"2024-07-16T06:10:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T06:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5947"},"modified":"2024-07-05T00:31:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T00:31:41","slug":"expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Expand Your Students' Vocabulary with Alternatives for \"Think\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Think_over\" >Think over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Mull_over\" >Mull over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Contemplate\" >Contemplate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Ponder\" >Ponder<\/a><\/li><li 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Reckon\" >Reckon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Weigh\" >Weigh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Deliberate_over\" >Deliberate (over)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Meditate_on\" >Meditate (on)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Dwell_on\" >Dwell on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Entertain\" >Entertain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Turn_something_over_in_ones_mind\" >Turn something over in one&#8217;s mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/vocab-expressions\/expand-your-students-vocabulary-with-alternatives-for-think\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Since their vocabulary is still relatively small, many English learners tend to fall back on the same terms over and over again in their conversations. That leaves tutors with an easy topic to focus on in free-talk lessons or when there's extra time remaining after the main material has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, we'll highlight some common alternatives to \"think\" as well as examples showing how they can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_over\"><\/span><strong>Think over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023539\/think_anthony-tran-3B6RfJQKBEM-unsplash1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A seated woman thinking while touching her lips with one hand\" class=\"wp-image-8396\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: comparing pros and cons before making a decision<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Jane hasn't told us if he's joining the camping trip yet; she's still thinking it over.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mull_over\"><\/span><strong>Mull over<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: a more informal way of saying \"think over\"\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Please take some time to mull it over. There's no need for you to decide now.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemplate\"><\/span><strong>Contemplate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: careful or deep thinking, often about topics that cannot be fully understood<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">She looked up at the stars and contemplated the mysteries of outer space.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ponder\"><\/span><strong>Ponder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: deep thought, has a slightly poetic nuance<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I get inspired to paint by pondering nature from my favorite spot in the park.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider\"><\/span><strong>Consider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: can be used instead of \"think about\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is often used in the imperative form.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Please consider our proposal and contact us when you are ready to continue the negotiations.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is also used as an alternative to \"realize.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Sarah had an interesting idea that we hadn't considered before.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflect_on\"><\/span><strong>Reflect (on)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: thinking about the past<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Before I go to bed, I like to reflect on what happened during the day and think about what I can do better tomorrow.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chew_on\"><\/span><strong>Chew on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023634\/think_dollar-gill-R1lBOCUNHRU-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A seated man with a laptop holding his chin while thinking\" class=\"wp-image-8397\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: spending time to think about something<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may find this casual expression amusing. Is there anything similar in their native language?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I've been chewing on the advice she gave me yesterday.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The documentary gave me a lot to chew on.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruminate_on\"><\/span><strong>Ruminate (on)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: thinking about something over and over again<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The president ruminated on the possible effects of his decision.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reckon\"><\/span><strong>Reckon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: refers to reaching a conclusion or forming an opinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This word is common in the southern states of the US as well as in countries where British English is spoken.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">If we take my truck, I reckon we can get there in about an hour and 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I think we should accept their proposal. What do you reckon?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weigh\"><\/span><strong>Weigh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: comparing a set of choices<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">It didn't take much time for us to weigh the options; the decision was easy.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deliberate_over\"><\/span><strong>Deliberate (over)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: a careful process of thought or discussion in order to reach a decision<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The members of the jury deliberated all afternoon, discussing different details of the court case.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">It's hard for me to make decisions quickly; I need to deliberate over everything in detail first!<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meditate_on\"><\/span><strong>Meditate (on)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/26023733\/think_elijah-hiett-wW0BUXTTUmU-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man sitting on large rock, thinking while looking at mountains in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-8398\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: deep thought, often about personal matters<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">I encourage everyone to meditate on the events of the past week. What can we learn from our experience?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dwell_on\"><\/span><strong>Dwell on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: repeatedly thinking (or talking) about something negative or unpleasant<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">It's important to learn from our mistakes, but dwelling on them is unhealthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertain\"><\/span><strong>Entertain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: giving something attention and thought<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The boss didn't immediately agree to our suggestion, but he said he will at least entertain it.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_something_over_in_ones_mind\"><\/span><strong>Turn something over in one&#8217;s mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic idea: thinking about something seriously, usually over a long period of time<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">John turned the business proposal over in his mind during his flight home.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is more than one way of thinking about things; sometimes the action is quick, but in other situations, more time is needed. 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