think sth likely
Frequency: 7.818.3 per million words
A common, slightly informal way to express the belief that something is probable.
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- I think it likely that the meeting will be postponed.
- Do you think he's likely to accept our offer?
- Many experts think a recession is likely within the next year.
- She didn't think it very likely that they would agree.
- We think success is likely if we follow this strategy.
- The manager didn't think a strike was likely despite the threats.
- Given the circumstances, I think a positive outcome is likely.
- They both think it likely that the project will finish on time.
- Most people think a tax increase is likely next quarter.
- He would never think such a drastic measure likely.