far pensare

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to make think”.

Verb

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