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bet⋅ter

1  [bet-er]
Use think better of in a Sentence
–adjective, compar. of good with best as superl.
1. of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
2. morally superior; more virtuous: They are no better than thieves.
3. of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable: a better time for action.
4. larger; greater: the better part of a lifetime.
5. improved in health; healthier than before.
6. completely recovered in health.
–adverb, compar. of well with best as superl.
7. in a more appropriate or acceptable way or manner: to behave better.
8. to a greater degree; more completely or thoroughly: He knows the way better than we do. I probably know him better than anyone else.
9. more: I walked better than a mile to town.
–verb (used with object)
10. to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve: to better the lot of the suburban commuter.
11. to improve upon; surpass; exceed: We have bettered last year's production record.
12. Cards. to raise (a previous bid).
–noun
13. that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser: the better of two choices.
14. Usually, betters. those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc.
—Idioms
15. better off,
a. in better circumstances.
b. more fortunate; happier: Because of his asthma, he would be better off in a different climate.
16. better oneself, to improve one's social standing, financial position, or education: He is going to night school because he wants to better himself.
17. for the better, in a way that is an improvement: His health changed for the better.
18. get or have the better of,
a. to get an advantage over.
b. to prevail against.
19. go (someone) one better, to exceed the effort of; be superior to: The neighbors went us one better by buying two new cars.
20. had better, would be wiser or more well-advised to; ought to: We had better stay indoors today.
21. no better than one should be, Disparaging. morally inferior; immoral or amoral.
22. think better of,
a. to reconsider and decide more favorably or wisely regarding: I was tempted to make a sarcastic retort, but thought better of it.
b. to form a higher opinion of.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME bettre, OE bet(t)(e)ra; c. OHG bezziro (G besser), D beter, ON betr, Goth batiza, equiv. to bat- (c. OHG baz (adv.) better; akin to boot 2 ) + -iza comp. suffix; suggested relation to Skt bhadrá- “fortunate” is doubtful. See best

Synonyms:
10. amend; advance, promote; reform, correct, rectify. See improve.
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think

1  [thingk] verb, thought, think⋅ing, adjective, noun
–verb (used without object)
1. to have a conscious mind, to some extent of reasoning, remembering experiences, making rational decisions, etc.
2. to employ one's mind rationally and objectively in evaluating or dealing with a given situation: Think carefully before you begin.
3. to have a certain thing as the subject of one's thoughts: I was thinking about you. We could think of nothing else.
4. to call something to one's conscious mind: I couldn't think of his phone number.
5. to consider something as a possible action, choice, etc.: She thought about cutting her hair.
6. to invent or conceive of something: We thought of a new plan.
7. to have consideration or regard for someone: Think of others first.
8. to esteem a person or thing as indicated: to think badly of someone.
9. to have a belief or opinion as indicated: I think so.
10. (of a device or machine, esp. a computer) to use artificial intelligence to perform an activity analogous to human thought.
–verb (used with object)
11. to have or form in the mind as an idea, conception, etc.
12. to consider for evaluation or for possible action upon: Think the deal over.
13. to regard as specified: He thought me unkind.
14. to believe to be true of someone or something: to think evil of the neighbors.
15. to analyze or evolve rationally: to think the problem out.
16. to have as a plan or intention: I thought that I would go.
17. to anticipate or expect: I did not think to find you here.
–adjective
18. of or pertaining to thinking or thought.
19. Informal. stimulating or challenging to the intellect or mind: the think book of the year. Compare think piece.
–noun
20. Informal. the act or a period of thinking: I want to sit down and give it a good think.
—Verb phrases
21. think of,
a. to conceive of; imagine.
b. to have an opinion or judgment of.
c. to consider; anticipate: When one thinks of what the future may bring, one is both worried and hopeful.
22. think out or through,
a. to think about until a conclusion is reached; understand or solve by thinking.
b. to devise by thinking; contrive: He thought out a plan for saving time.
23. think up, to devise or contrive by thinking: Can you think up an arrangement of furniture for this room?
—Idioms
24. think better of, to change one's mind about; reconsider: She considered emigrating to Australia, but thought better of it.
25. think fit, to consider advisable or appropriate: By all means, take a vacation if you think fit.
26. think nothing of. nothing (def. 19).
27. think twice, to weigh carefully before acting; consider: I would think twice before taking on such a responsibility.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME thinken, var. of thenken, OE thencan; c. D, G denken, ON thekkja, Goth thagkjan; akin to thank
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bet·ter 1   (bět'ər)   
adj.   Comparative of good.

  1. Greater in excellence or higher in quality.

  2. More useful, suitable, or desirable: found a better way to go; a suit with a better fit than that one.

  3. More highly skilled or adept: I am better at math than English.

  4. Greater or larger: argued for the better part of an hour.

  5. More advantageous or favorable; improved: a better chance of success.

  6. Healthier or more fit than before: The patient is better today.

adv.   Comparative of well2.

  1. In a more excellent way.

    1. To a greater extent or degree: better suited to the job; likes it better without sauce.

    2. To greater advantage; preferably: a deed better left undone. See Usage Notes at best, have, rather.

  3. More: It took me better than a year to recover.

n.  

  1. One that is greater in excellence or higher in quality.

  2. A superior, as in standing, competence, or intelligence. Usually used in the plural: to learn from one's betters.

v.   bet·tered, bet·ter·ing, bet·ters

v.   tr.

  1. To make better; improve: trying to better conditions in the prison; bettered myself by changing jobs. See Synonyms at improve.

  2. To surpass or exceed.

v.   intr.
To become better.

[Middle English, from Old English betera; see bhad- in Indo-European roots.]
think   (thĭngk)   
v.   thought (thôt), think·ing, thinks

v.   tr.

  1. To have or formulate in the mind.

    1. To reason about or reflect on; ponder: Think how complex language is. Think the matter through.

    2. To decide by reasoning, reflection, or pondering: thinking what to do.

    3. To expect; hope: They thought she'd arrive early.

    4. To intend: They thought they'd take their time.

  3. To judge or regard; look upon: I think it only fair.

  4. To believe; suppose: always thought he was right.

    1. To expect; hope: They thought she'd arrive early.

    2. To intend: They thought they'd take their time.

  6. To call to mind; remember: I can't think what her name was.

  7. To visualize; imagine: Think what a scene it will be at the reunion.

  8. To devise or evolve; invent: thought up a plan to get rich quick.

  9. To bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation: He thought himself into a panic over the impending examination.

  10. To concentrate one's thoughts on: "Think languor" (Diana Vreeland).

v.   intr.

  1. To exercise the power of reason, as by conceiving ideas, drawing inferences, and using judgment.

  2. To weigh or consider an idea: They are thinking about moving.

    1. To bring a thought to mind by imagination or invention: No one before had thought of bifocal glasses.

    2. To recall a thought or an image to mind: She thought of her childhood when she saw the movie.

  4. To believe; suppose: He thinks of himself as a wit. It's later than you think.

  5. To have care or consideration: Think first of the ones you love.

  6. To dispose the mind in a given way: Do you think so?

adj.   Informal
Requiring much thought to create or assimilate: a think book.
n.  The act or an instance of deliberate or extended thinking; a meditation.

[Middle English thenken, from Old English thencan; see tong- in Indo-European roots.]
Synonyms: These verbs mean to use the powers of the mind, as in conceiving ideas or drawing inferences: thought before answering; sat in front of the fire cerebrating; cogitates about business problems; reasons clearly; took time to reflect before deciding; speculates on what will happen.
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Medical Dictionary

think (thĭngk)
v. thought (thôt), think·ing, thinks

  1. To exercise the power of reason, as by conceiving ideas, drawing inferences, and using judgment.

  2. To weigh or consider an idea.

  3. To bring a thought to mind by imagination or invention.

  4. To recall a thought or an image to mind.

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Idioms & Phrases

think better of

Reconsider, change one's mind about, as in I hope you'll think better of it before you quit your job. [c. 1600]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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