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v. - Pondered something carefully; Spent a lot of time considering.

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  • Verb (used with object) : He bethought himself a moment. ,to bethink oneself of family obligations. ,She lives in the past now, bethinking herself of...
  • Martin bethought himself of the numerous occasions on which he had met Judge Blount at the Morses 'and when Judge Blount had not invited him to dinner.
  • Then she bethought herself of Nora, and turned to go.
  • And many a one bethought him of his own in sunny France.
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