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change one's mind

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [cheynj]
    • /tʃeɪndʒ wʌnz maɪnd/
    • /tʃeɪndʒ wʌnz maɪnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [cheynj]
    • /tʃeɪndʒ wʌnz maɪnd/

Definitions of change one's mind words

  • noun change one's mind to alter one's decision or opinion 3
  • noun change one's mind to change one's opinion 3
  • noun change one's mind to change one's intention, purpose, or wish 3
  • verb with object change one's mind to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history. 1
  • verb with object change one's mind to transform or convert (usually followed by into): The witch changed the prince into a toad. 1
  • verb with object change one's mind to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office. 1
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Origin of change one's mind

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (v.) Middle English cha(u)ngen < Anglo-French, Old French changer < Late Latin cambiāre, Latin cambīre to exchange; (noun) Middle English cha(u)nge < Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the v.

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Parts of speech for Change one's mind

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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change one's mind popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for change one's mind

verb change one's mind

  • reevaluate — to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise: to evaluate property.
  • reexamine — to examine again.
  • amend — If you amend something that has been written such as a law, or something that is said, you change it in order to improve it or make it more accurate.
  • rethink — the act of reconsidering.
  • review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
All 104 Synonyms of change one's mind

Antonyms for change one's mind

verb change one's mind

  • ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
  • spoil — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
  • worry — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
  • grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
All 26 Antonyms of change one's mind

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