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think better of

VERB
reconsider
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend reassess reevaluate reexamine rethink review revise
STRONG
correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace rework
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think over think twice work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil
WEAK
ignore refuse
VERB
reevaluate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend rearrange reassess reexamine rethink revise rework
STRONG
correct emend polish rehash retrace review
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think over think twice work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil
VERB
rethink
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend reassess reevaluate reexamine revise rework
STRONG
correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace review
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think over think twice work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil

Example Sentences

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Without time to think better of it, I found myself in the driver’s seat of my own car, pulling out onto the track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Then, just as Dunn was turning to leave, he seemed to think better of it.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

Khan went on for a minute about a vexing old record deal then seemed wisely to think better of that.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

Maybe you’ll see the tests laid out ahead and think better of it.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024

Before I can think better of it, I say, “Do you think that maybe someone hit Erin intentionally to get back at Rod?”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick