Collocations for "thoughtful"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "thoughtful" in context.
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thoughtful
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a thoughtful [person, child, son, daughter, husband, wife, lover]
- a thoughtful [nature, character, way, disposition]
- thoughtful [questions, comments, remarks]
- a thoughtful [article, essay, report, speech, presentation, campaign]
- thoughtful [analysis, examination, review, reflection] of
- gave the [matter, proposal, offer] thoughtful consideration
- engaged in thoughtful [debate, dialogue, conversation, discussion]
- [adopt, use, implement] a thoughtful approach (to)
- thoughtful attention was [paid, given, devoted] to
- [bought, gave] her a thoughtful [gift, present]
- what a thoughtful [gift, notion]!
- (thank you,) that was very thoughtful of you
- try to be more thoughtful
- is in a thoughtful mood
- is thoughtful about [how, where, what, who]
- is thoughtful of their [plight, safety, security]
- had a thoughtful [look, face, expression]
'thoughtful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):