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think clearly

[θɪŋk ˈklɪrli]
verb phrase
pensar com clareza
1. to reason or use one's mind in a logical and coherent way, free from confusion or distraction
I need to think clearly before making this important decision.
Preciso pensar com clareza antes de tomar essa decisão importante.
2. to have a clear and focused mind without mental fog or muddled thoughts
It's hard to think clearly when you haven't slept well.
É difícil pensar com clareza quando você não dormiu bem.
NYC Slang
keep your head on straight
Synonyms
reason logicallythink straightreason soundlyhave a clear headbe lucid
Antonyms
think confusedlybe muddledbe confusedthink irrationallybe disoriented

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensar com clareza
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pensar com clareza
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
pensar com lucidez
alternative formal usage
Portugal
pensar com clareza
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a clear head
get your head together
keep your wits about you
be of sound mind
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