[think] for {oneself}
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to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions
- It's important to think for oneself and not just follow the crowd.
- She learned to think for herself after years of depending on others for advice.
- She was proud of her ability to think for herself in difficult situations.
- It’s hard to think for oneself when everyone around you is pressuring you to agree with them.
- They encouraged the students to think for themselves and question what they were taught.