ruminate
verb | /ruminate/
To think deeply and carefully about something; to reflect or ponder.
ruminate
verb | /ruminate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMTo think deeply and carefully about something; to reflect or ponder.
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"He ruminated for hours before making his final decision."
"She liked to ruminate on philosophical questions during long walks."
Mnemonic Trick
Ruminate → Think of a cow chewing cud over and over, just like repeatedly thinking about an idea.
Etymology
From Latin ruminari meaning 'to chew the cud,' later extended metaphorically to deep thinking.
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