Think + noun / adjective?
I've seen the verb "think" followed by a noun or adjective (phrase), such as:
"Think big."
"Think 'dinner'."
"Think 'random unknown low-quality product'."
What does this sentence mean?
"Think the moment that feels truly good."
Does it mean:
1. Think, as in imagine, any moment that feels truly good?
2. Think, as in perform the cognitive activity of thinking, when the next moment that feels truly good comes?
3. Think, as in cognitively in the mind think of the exact words 'the moment that feels truly good? or
4. The sentence can ambiguously mean two or all of the above?
Top answer
This construction with 'Think . . ' is a kind of casual slogan.
- This construction with 'Think .
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- It is not really part of standard English.
- I wouldn't advise you to get into the habit of saying this.
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This construction with 'Think . . . ' is a kind of casual slogan. It is not really part of standard English. I wouldn't advise you to get into the habit of saying this.
Broadly speaking, your example means "Think about the moment that feels truly good." But it's better to keep it short and snappy, eg Think dinner.
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