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"thought him stupid" vs "thought him to be stupid"

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Thought him to be stupid' implies that someone believed or considered him to be stupid based on certain evidence or information. 'Thought him stupid' simply means that someone believed or considered him to be stupid without specifying any particular reason.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

thought him stupid

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone believed or considered someone else to be stupid without specifying any particular reason.

Examples:

  • She thought him stupid for not understanding the instructions.
  • He thought him stupid for making such a foolish decision.

Alternatives:

  • considered him stupid
  • believed him stupid

thought him to be stupid

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone believed or considered someone else to be stupid based on certain evidence or information.

Examples:

  • I thought him to be stupid because of his careless mistakes.
  • She thought him to be stupid after he failed the test.

Alternatives:

  • believed him to be stupid
  • considered him to be stupid

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