English · Phrasal verb Attested

think for oneself

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To decide, come to conclusions, or make opinions on one's own, without the help of others

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quyết định, kết luận hoặc hình thành ý kiến của riêng mình mà không cần giúp đỡ từ người khác

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “think for oneself” mean?

To decide, come to conclusions, or make opinions on one's own, without the help of others

Is “think for oneself” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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