When we think of something, we bring an idea, image, or concept to mind. Other words that can be used interchangeably with "think of" include consider, ponder, contemplate, meditate, deliberate, and reflect. These words all imply a level of mental effort or concentration to arrive at a conclusion or decision. Similarly, words like imagine, envision, visualize, and picture carry a more creative connotation to suggest forming mental images or concepts. Depending on the context, phrases such as come up with, invent, devise, and brainstorm may also be used instead of "think of" to indicate generating new ideas or solutions.