have to think up how to vs have to think up what

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have to think up how to' is used when you need to come up with a method or way to do something, while 'have to think up what' is used when you need to come up with an idea or solution.

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have to think up how to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you need to come up with a method or way to do something.

This phrase is used when you are trying to figure out the process or steps to achieve a certain goal or outcome.

Examples:

I have to think up how to organize this event efficiently.
She had to think up how to solve the complex math problem.

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Alternatives:

have to figure out how to
have to come up with a way to
have to devise a method to

have to think up what

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you need to come up with an idea or solution.

This phrase is used when you are trying to generate ideas or solutions to a problem or situation.

Examples:

We have to think up what to do for the school project.
She had to think up what gift to give her friend.

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You first have to think up what you want, a car, holiday, meet someone, solve something, new job, new business, your perfect partner, an idea that will change ...
Oct 22, 2014 ... 'We labor under the misapprehension that we have to think up what we have to do. The truth is that this is not our responsibility, because the ...
Aug 25, 2013 ... Also, you might have to think up what SHAPE of cake you want. There are uncountable shapes of cakes now that cakes are made in 3D!
Feb 12, 2016 ... (The problem with listening is that it takes away from the time you have to think up what you are going to say when it's your turn to talk again.).

Alternatives:

have to come up with what
have to brainstorm what
have to decide what

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have to think up how to vs have to think up what