would rather think vs would rather think that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Would rather think' is used when expressing a preference or choice, while 'would rather think that' is used when introducing a specific thought or idea. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

would rather think

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing a preference or choice.

This phrase is used to indicate a preference or choice in thinking or believing something.

Examples:

I would rather think positively about the situation.
She would rather think about the future than dwell on the past.

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Nation Would Rather Think About 9/11 Than Anything From Subsequent 10 ...... realized they would rather think about the terrorist attacks of 2001 than about ...
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Teilweise Übereinstimmung. I would rather think ... Ich möchte fast glauben, ... I / I' d like to think (that) ... Ich gehe mal davon aus, dass ... I was rather counting on ...
I had rather think of those I have loved, and lost, as having returned to earth, as having become a part of the elemental wealth of the world – I would rather think ...

Alternatives:

prefer to think
would prefer to believe
opt to think
choose to believe
would rather believe

would rather think that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when introducing a specific thought or idea.

This phrase is used to introduce a specific thought or idea that the speaker prefers or chooses to consider.

Examples:

I would rather think that he is telling the truth.
She would rather think that everything will work out in the end.

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Gary told him that he believed in people, he would rather think that people are good and be disappointed once and again. He asked Dr. House to believe him.
They would rather think that those who leave Islam are paid Jewish agents than accept the fact that people have freedom to think and some may even think that ...
... and they could've matched great but as there were so many communication problems between them, I would rather think that they don't function well together.
I disagree with this note: I would rather think that academics are richer than average (remember the paychecks are indeed related to diplomas), and that rich ...

Alternatives:

prefer to think that
would prefer to believe that
opt to think that
choose to believe that
would rather believe that

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would rather think vs would rather think that