Learn English – What does “thought to” mean here

meaning

All I could think through the whole day was that we missed my brother’s football game because of me, and I really hoped my sister thought to tape it.

—The Perks of Being a Wallflower

It looks like it meant "remembered to". But is this a usual usage with the word? Can someone point me out a legit source for this definition?

Best Answer

It's a very common usage.

To think to do something - Have sufficient foresight or awareness to do something.

Example -

I hadn't thought to warn Rachel about him.

Now your sentence -

I really hoped my sister thought to tape it.

This means that I hoped my sister had a sufficient insight before/during the match to record his brother's football match.

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