Denke is a German verb that translates to "think" in English. However, there are several synonyms for this word that convey different shades of meaning. For instance, "nachdenken" means to reflect, ponder or consider something deeply. "Überlegen" is used to express deliberation or weighing up options. "Erwägen" means to consider or contemplate something thoughtfully. "Sich etwas ausdenken" refers to creating or inventing something in one's mind, while "grübeln" connotes worry or obsession with a particular thought or problem. "Besinnen" is a more introspective synonym for "denke," referring to the act of contemplating one's own thoughts or actions.