Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

give thought

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.34 in modern English

Syllables: give thought
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To consider, think about, or evaluate (something or someone).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Have you considered an annuity? Give it some thought and let me know what you decide."
"I've been giving it a lot of thought lately, and I've decided to stop buying eggs that fail to earn the "certified humane" label."
"This idea isn't worth giving some thought to."
"I have recently given some thought to manly sports, and I venture a few words in regard to their value in every scheme of all-round education."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

gives thought (present, singular) giving thought (participle, present) gave thought (past) given thought (participle, past)

Phrases

food for thought give someone pause grist for the mill makes you think think again think better of think twice

Frequently Paired Words

food for thought give someone pause grist for the mill makes you think think again think better of think twice

Questions

What does give thought mean?: To consider, think about, or evaluate (something or someone).

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