cogitate

Meanings

• verb

  to think or ponder about something deeply and for a long time

  - "After losing the election, he spent hours cogitating on what went wrong."
  - "The philosopher spent long hours cogitating on the meaning of life."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cogitate
contemplate , meditate , introspect , collaborate

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Variants

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cogitate , cogitated , cogitates , cogitating

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Etymology

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From Latin cogitare, meaning 'to think, muse, consider'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cogitate' is derived from the Latin word 'cogitare', which means 'to think, muse, consider'.

2. The word 'cogitate' is often used in philosophical and existential contexts to describe deep thought and introspection.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemplate: To consider or reflect on something deeply and thoughtfully.

2. introspection: The act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cogitate' has been used to describe deep thought and introspection, often in philosophical or existential contexts. In art, the concept of 'cogitation' or deep thought has been depicted in various forms, such as in paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "cogitate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of deep thought, such as someone sitting with a thoughtful expression and a quill and paper, or a person deep in meditation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cogitate' with the idea of deep thought and introspection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Cogito Ergo Sum' (I think, therefore I am), which is a famous philosophical statement and also contains the word 'cogitate'.

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