All phrasal verbs
think
/θɪŋk/4 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to consider or reason.
Think over and think through are close but not identical: OVER is deliberation before deciding, THROUGH is following the consequences to their end. Think up is invention.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| think overSeparable | consider carefully before deciding | OVER = you turn it over in your mind. |
| think throughSeparable | consider all the consequences to the end | THROUGH = follow it all the way. |
| think upSeparable | invent an idea or excuse | UP = you produce it out of nothing. |
| think aboutInseparable | consider; have in mind | ABOUT = the general subject. |