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think up how vs think up what

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Think up how' is used when you want to consider the method or way of doing something, while 'think up what' is used when you want to consider the specific thing or idea to create or invent.

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think up how

This phrase is correct and commonly used when considering the method or way of doing something.

This phrase is used when you want to brainstorm or come up with a plan on how to do something.

Examples:

  • Let's think up how we can solve this problem.
  • She thought up how to improve the process.
  • I need to think up how to approach the project.
  • Feb 1, 2009 ... And the all time classic: “If you can't originate an idea, think up how someone else's good idea can be turned into a better idea.” Of course, it is ...
  • Jan 5, 2015 ... Re: Think Up: How You Really Look On Social Networks. I believe if you are not sure if you should post something on social media- DON'T!
  • You need to observe your surroundings very carefully, and try to think up how the things around you (tools, clothes, household items, etc.) can be made better.
  • I learnt my lesson from that, so I've now got to think up how to create contracts for each job I do. Reply. TaimaChan says: September 22, 2014 at 7:57 am.

Alternatives:

  • figure out how
  • consider how
  • brainstorm how
  • come up with a way
  • devise a method

think up what

This phrase is correct and commonly used when considering the specific thing or idea to create or invent.

This phrase is used when you want to brainstorm or come up with a specific idea, concept, or thing.

Examples:

  • Let's think up what we can do for the party.
  • She thought up what to write in her speech.
  • I need to think up what gift to give him.
  • Aug 2, 2014 ... Gary Weber and Rich Doyle in dialogue discussing recent research demonstrating that we don't think up what we're going to say, we only know ...
  • Don't try to think up what to tell me. No quiero pensar qué me dirás. It'll give us a chance to think up a story. Nos dará tiempo de pensar una historia. You've got ...
  • The book starts by encouraging children to use their imaginations to think up what other animals and/or places in the world may be like. This alone can stimulate ...
  • Take a moment and think up what would support your thesis. I suggest that at most you make three points--you only have a very short time to speak. Write the ...

Alternatives:

  • come up with what
  • decide what
  • invent what
  • create what
  • imagine what

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