How to sign think in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Ponder opinion

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand next to the side of your head with your palm oriented toward yourself and your index finger pointing at the side of your forehead. Then, place the tip of your index finger against the side of your forehead.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for think
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Consider ponder

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your palm oriented toward yourself and the fingertips of your hand next to the side of your forehead. Then, move your hand in a circular motion around the side of your forehead while moving your fingers in different directions up and down.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for think
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pink fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the bottom of the fingertips of your index and middle fingers.

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