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cogitate Definition

cogi·tate (käj′ə tāt′)

intransitive verb, transitive verb -·tat′ed, -·tat′·ing

to think seriously and deeply (about); ponder; meditate; consider

Etymology: < L cogitatus, pp. of cogitare < *coagitare: see co- & agitate

cogitate Related Forms
cog′i·table (-tə bəl) adjective cog′i·ta′·tion noun cog′i·ta′·tor noun
cogitate Synonyms

cogitate

v.

ponder, meditate, contemplate, consider; see consider 3, think 1. See syn. study at think.

cogitate Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • deeply: She carried a tray which she went on, but you, and cogitated deeply.