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bethink

verb be·think \bi-ˈthiŋk, bē-\
be·thought\-ˈthȯt\be·think·ing

Definition of BETHINK

transitive verb
1
a :  remember, recall
b :  to cause (oneself) to be reminded
2
:  to cause (oneself) to consider
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First Known Use of BETHINK

before 12th century

Rhymes with BETHINK

chewink, cross-link, cuff link, downlink, dry sink, eyewink, groupthink, heat sink, hoodwink, hot link, iceblink, lip-synch, misthink, mixed drink, moss pink, preshrink, rat fink, red ink, rethink, rose pink, sea pink, shell pink, soft drink, strong drink, unkink, uplink, wild pink

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