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bethink

verb
be·​think | \ bi-ˈthiÅ‹k How to pronounce bethink (audio) , bÄ“-\
bethought\ bi-​ˈthȯt How to pronounce bethought (audio) , bÄ“-​ \; bethinking

Definition of bethink

transitive verb

1a : remember, recall
b : to cause (oneself) to be reminded
2 : to cause (oneself) to consider

First Known Use of bethink

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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