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Meaning of Cogitate

According to Merriam-Webster, "cogitate" means to think deeply and carefully about something, often in a formal or systematic way.

Definitions

Oxford Dictionary defines "cogitate" as to think carefully and seriously about something, often for a long time, in order to understand it or make a decision.
Cambridge Dictionary states that "cogitate" means to think carefully and for a long time about something in order to understand it or make a decision.

Example Uses

She spent hours cogitating on the meaning of life and the universe.
He cogitated on the problem for weeks before finding a solution.
The team cogitated on the best course of action before making a decision.
The professor asked the students to cogitate on the implications of the theory.

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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