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verb
To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To reach as a conclusion through reason or careful thought.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
reflect deeply on a subject
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: think, cogitate, cerebrate
Narrower terms: premeditate, theologize, theologise, introspect, bethink, cogitate, wonder, question, puzzle, study, consider
verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: invent, contrive, devise, formulate, forge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: create by mental act, create mentally
History
From Latin excōgitāre, from ex- + cōgitāre (“think”).
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
