far pensare

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, to make think.

Verb

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fàre pensare (first-person singular present fàccio pensare, first-person singular past historic féci pensare, past participle fàtto pensare, first-person singular imperfect facévo pensare, second-person singular imperative fài pensare or fà' pensare, auxiliary avére)

  1. to be a reason or source of reflection; to make one think
    lo spreco delle prime materie mi ha fatto pensare
    the waste of raw materials got me thinking
  2. to hint; to intimate
    Synonym: fare capire
  3. to lead (someone) to interpret; to make (someone) believe
    Synonym: fare capire