Bethinks

/bɪˈθɪŋks/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bethink; remembers or recalls.

Etymology

Regular present tense formation from bethink with the '-s' suffix for third person singular.

Kelly Says

When reading Early Modern English literature, 'bethinks' signals a character's moment of memory or sudden awareness, often preceding an important plot development.

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