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cogitateto think deeply and carefully about something; to ponder or meditate

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to think deeply and carefully about something; to ponder or meditate

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːdʒɪteɪt/

Korean meaning: 깊이 생각하다, 숙고하다, 명상하다

Korean pronunciation: **코**지테이트

Example Sentences

  • The detective cogitated over the mysterious case while eating donuts.
  • Students often cogitate about their future career paths during final exams.
  • My cat seems to cogitate deeply before deciding which cardboard box to sleep in.

cogitate

VERB

//ˈkɑːdʒɪteɪt//

to think deeply and carefully about something; to ponder or meditate

cogitate concept
💡 Concept

a young student sits at a desk with her chin resting on her hand, staring intensely at several college brochures spread before her. Her brow is furrowed in concentration as she weighs each option carefully. The brochures show different campus images that seem to swirl in her mind as she considers each choice. Her academic advisor sits nearby, patiently waiting as the student takes time to process all the information. Books about career planning are stacked around them, showing this is a serious life decision. The advisor nods approvingly, understanding that such important choices require thorough consideration. someone thinking deeply and carefully about something important through focused meditation and analysis

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːdʒɪteɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixco--
Rootagit
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin cogitare, meaning 'to think deeply or ponder.' The word literally meant 'to shake together,' suggesting the mental process of stirring up thoughts and ideas.

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🎵Rhyme

meditateagitateimitate
meditate
agitate
imitate

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The detective cogitated over the mysterious case while eating donuts.

Students often cogitate about their future career paths during final exams.

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to cogitate deeply before deciding which cardboard box to sleep in.

The CEO cogitated on the proposal throughout the weekend.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

contemplatepondermeditatereflectdeliberate

Antonyms

ignoreneglectdismiss

Related

thoughtconsiderationruminationintrospection