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Synonyms & Similar Words
ponder
reflect
muse
deliberate
contemplate
consider
think
meditate
brood
mull
chew
digest
harbor
entertain
weighs
introspect
analyze
evaluate
examine
review
reassess
cogitate
speculate
daydream
fantasize
imagine
conceptualize
intellectualize
rationalize
philosophize
theorize
debate
discuss
Meaning of Ruminate
According to Merriam-Webster, "to ruminate" means to think carefully and slowly about something, often in a quiet and peaceful way, or to chew cud, which is a natural process for some animals like cows.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "ruminate" as to think deeply and carefully about something, often in a slow and quiet way, or to chew food again that has already been swallowed and brought back up into the mouth.
- The Oxford Dictionary states that "to ruminate" is to think deeply and carefully about something, often in a slow and quiet way, or to chew the cud, which is a process where an animal like a cow brings back up food from its stomach to its mouth to chew again.
Example Uses
- She likes to ruminate on her experiences and think about what she could have done differently.
- The old man would often ruminate on his life, remembering the good times and the bad.
- After a big meal, a cow will often ruminate, chewing its cud to break down the food further.
- The team took a break to ruminate on their strategy and come up with a new plan.
- He tends to ruminate on his problems, which can make him feel anxious and overwhelmed.