bethought

/ˈbɛθɒʊt/; /ˈbɛθɔt/

Definitions

1. verb

to think or consider something suddenly or briefly, often in a moment of realization or insight

“As I walked through the forest, I bethought myself of the old legend about the magical spring.”

2. verb

to think or reflect on something

“She bethought her childhood memories and smiled at the happy moments.”

3. noun

a sudden thought or realization

“The bethought of her solution to the problem surprised everyone.”

Synonyms

  • considered
  • thought

Antonyms

  • ignored
  • overlooked