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think over
[/θɪŋk ˈoʊvər/]
verb (phrasal)
pensar bem em; considerar; refletir sobre
1.
To consider something carefully before making a decision
I need to think over your proposal before I give you an answer.
Preciso pensar bem em sua proposta antes de dar uma resposta.
2.
To reconsider or review something mentally
Let me think over what happened at the meeting.
Deixe-me refletir sobre o que aconteceu na reunião.
Synonyms
consider
contemplate
deliberate
ponder
reflect on
mull over
Antonyms
decide hastily
act impulsively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pensar bem em; considerar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pensar bem; refletir
Similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
pensar bem em; ponderar
More formal business context usage
Portugal
ponderar; refletir sobre
Slightly more formal; 'ponderar' preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
sleep on it (similar meaning of taking time to decide)
give it some thought
weigh the pros and cons
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