Conjugation of the verb 'To Think' in 12 English tenses The verb "to think" can be used in both stative and dynamic ways, depending on its meaning in a sentence: 1. Stative Use of "Think" When "think" expresses an opinion, belief, or mental state, it’s stative and typically doesn’t take the continuous form. Examples: "I think it’s a good idea." (I believe it’s a good idea.) "She thinks he is honest." (She believes he is honest.) "Do you think it will rain?" (Do you believe it will rain?) In thes