How Do You Spell BETHOUGHT?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛθɔːt] (IPA)

Bethought is a verb that means to have recollected or suddenly remembered something. It is pronounced as /bɪˈθɔːt/ and is spelled with the base word "thought" and the prefix "be-". The "e" in "be-" is added for pronunciation purposes to separate the two consecutive consonants (t and h) in the word. The word "bethought" is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe a sudden realization or a moment of epiphany that can change the course of a story.

BETHOUGHT Meaning and Definition

1. Bethought is a verb that is derived from the combination of the prefix "be-" and the verb "thought." It refers to the act of considering or reflecting upon something carefully, often with the intention of making a decision or coming to a conclusion. When an individual bethinks themselves, they engage in a process of mental evaluation or contemplation, directing their thoughts towards a specific matter or situation.

   This term commonly suggests a deliberate effort to remember or recollect information that may have been forgotten or overlooked. It indicates a moment of reflection where one reconsiders a previous thought or idea, reevaluates their opinions or beliefs, or engages in self-reflection. Bethought implies a conscious and intentional mental activity, requiring active thought processes rather than simple automatic responses.

   The word can also carry connotations of wisdom or sagacity, as it often implies a higher level of contemplation or introspection. It suggests a deliberate effort to engage in thoughtful or critical thinking, in contrast to more impulsive or reactionary responses. Bethought therefore signifies a deliberate shift in one’s mental state to ponder, contemplate, or evaluate a specific subject matter or idea.

   Overall, bethought encapsulates the action of carefully considering, contemplating, or reflecting upon something, often with the intention of making a decision or acquiring deeper understanding.

Common Misspellings for BETHOUGHT

• orthought
• fethought
• athought
• tthought
• wthought
• ththought
• beought
• ithought
• nthought
• withought
• btought
• ythought
• betraught
• beghought
• bethouhht
• bethoutht
• bthought
• bethoght
• Betoaght
• yeshought
• betrought
• Beathought
• Bestrought

Etymology of BETHOUGHT

The word "bethought" originated from the Middle English term "bithenken", which can be further traced back to the Old English word "bithencan". It is a combination of two elements: "bi-" meaning "about" or "around", and "thencan" meaning "to think" or "to deliberate". Over time, "bithenken" evolved into "bethought" in Modern English.

Similar spelling words for BETHOUGHT

• pithed,
• butthead,
• bothidae,
• boothite,
• well-bethought,
• Bathed,
• buthidae,
• bedight,
• bythewood,
• pathwidth,
• Bouthot,
• pathet-lao,
• pathet,
• BTHD,
• Pathed,
• bitthead,
• beathed,
• pothoideae,
• ill-bethought,
• PATHAUT,
• pithead,
• Pythiad,
• pithode,
• pothead,
• bethad.

Conjugate verb Bethought

CONDITIONAL

I would bethought

you would bethought

he/she/it would bethought

we would bethought

they would bethought

I would bethink

we would bethink

you would bethink

he/she/it would bethink

they would bethink

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bethinking

you would be bethinking

he/she/it would be bethinking

we would be bethinking

they would be bethinking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bethought

you would have bethought

he/she/it would have bethought

we would have bethought

they would have bethought

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bethinking

you would have been bethinking

he/she/it would have been bethinking

we would have been bethinking

they would have been bethinking

FUTURE

I will bethink

you will bethink

he/she/it will bethink

we will bethink

they will bethink

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bethinking

you will be bethinking

he/she/it will be bethinking

we will be bethinking

they will be bethinking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bethought

you will have bethought

he/she/it will have bethought

we will have bethought

they will have bethought

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bethinking

you will have been bethinking

he/she/it will have been bethinking

we will have been bethinking

they will have been bethinking

IMPERATIVE

you bethink

we let´s bethink

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bethink

PAST

I bethought

you bethought

he/she/it bethought

we bethought

they bethought

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bethinking

you were bethinking

he/she/it was bethinking

we were bethinking

they were bethinking

PAST PARTICIPLE

bethought

PAST PERFECT

I had bethought

you had bethought

he/she/it had bethought

we had bethought

they had bethought

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bethinking

you had been bethinking

he/she/it had been bethinking

we had been bethinking

they had been bethinking

PRESENT

I bethink

you bethink

he/she/it bethinks

we bethink

they bethink

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bethinking

you are bethinking

he/she/it is bethinking

we are bethinking

they are bethinking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bethinking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bethought

you have bethought

he/she/it has bethought

we have bethought

they have bethought

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bethinking

you have been bethinking

he/she/it has been bethinking

we have been bethinking

they have been bethinking