re thought

re·think

[v. ree-thingk; n. ree-thingk] verb, re·thought, re·think·ing, noun
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
noun
2.
the act of reconsidering.

Origin:
1690–1700; re- + think1

re·think·er, noun
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rethink
 
vb , -thinks, -thinking, -thought
1.  to think about (something) again, esp with a view to changing one's tactics or opinions
 
n
2.  the act or an instance of thinking again

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rethink
1700, from re- "back, again" + think (q.v.).
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