bethought
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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In his Discourse on Inequality, he lamented "the first man who, having enclosed a piece of ground, bethought himself of saying, 'This is mine,' and found people simple enough to believe him."
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2017
Suddenly, Kalonji bethought himself of a dozen Lumumba aides and bullyboys he was holding.
From Time Magazine Archive
After these practical matters had been attended to, Cleve bethought himself of form, and sent a telegram offering the fish to the Queen.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many a dark night has passed since the great Osman, looking into a pool of blood, saw a star and the crescent moon there reflected and bethought him of a design for the Turkish flag.*
From Time Magazine Archive
“Now. All night, I lay and I bethought myself—how to leave so I won’t be forgot? And behold.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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