thinking

simple noun59 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

a mental attitude that focuses on the good and optimistic side of things

the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement

the ability to think in a logical and coherent way

used to praise a good idea or decision

the process of using reasoning consistently to come to a conclusion

the ability to think and react to situations quickly

involving profound and serious thought

thinking based on facts and logic rather than emotion

involving careful consideration of important matters

involving a lot of effortful thought

thinking in an original or imaginative way

the prevailing opinion or set of ideas at the present time

believing something is true because you want it to be, not because of evidence

a recent development in ideas about something

the ability to deconstruct information into smaller categories in order to draw conclusions

new and original ideas or approaches

thinking that is new and not copied from others

planning for the future; progressive thinking

thinking for oneself, not influenced by others

ideas and opinions that are characteristic of the present time

thinking that introduces new ideas or methods

thinking about ideas and concepts rather than concrete things

current ideas or opinions on a subject

thinking that is traditional and widely accepted

solving problems by indirect and creative approaches

following long-established customs and beliefs

the official opinion or policy of the government

outdated or traditional ways of thinking

a thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions

confused or disorganized thinking

the ideology or current policies of the Labour Party

the ideology or current policies of the Republican Party

the reasons or rationale for a decision or action

an instance or example of a particular type of thought process

a change in someone's opinion or attitude

in someone's opinion

opinion or ideas concerning a particular subject

opinion or ideas concerning a particular subject

as a part of someone's set of beliefs or opinions

to spend time thinking about something

to have an effect on the opinions or ideas of others

to determine or influence the nature of opinions or ideas

to promote or support the development of a certain type of thinking

to cause greater activity or interest in thinking about a subject

to employ a style of thinking

to actively encourage or further the development of a way of thinking

to use a particular method of thinking to a situation

to describe one's opinion or reasoning in detail

to make one's opinion or ideas clearer and easier to understand

to form or elaborate on an opinion or idea