"to think that" meaning in English

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Conjunction

Head templates: {{head|en|conjunction}} to think that
  1. Used to express that one is strongly moved or surprised by something. Synonyms: to think Translations (Translations): ajatella [usually] (Finnish), dire que (French), tenk at (Norwegian), i pomyśleć, że (Polish)
    Sense id: en-to_think_that-en-conj-RW01GBCz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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