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cogitate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

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Definition of cogitate

verb

[no object] formal
  • think deeply about something; meditate or reflect:he stroked his beard and retired to cogitate

Derivatives

cogitative

Pronunciation: /-tətɪv/

adjective

cogitator

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin cogitat- 'considered', from the verb cogitare, from co- 'together' + agitare 'turn over, consider'

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