mulls

Meanings

• Verb

  To think carefully and quietly over (a problem, a decision, etc.)

  - "After mulling it over for hours, he finally came to a decision."
  - "The committee members took turns mulling over the proposals."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mulls
bulls , dues , muses , schools

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Variants

List of all variants of mulls that leads to same result
mull , mulled , mulling , mulls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to grind (grain) in a mortar'. The figurative sense 'to ponder, consider' arose in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mull' is derived from the Old Norse word 'mulr' which means 'mortar'.

2. In Scotland, the traditional drink 'Scotch Mulled Wine' is made by heating red wine with spices and sugar.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemplation: The act of considering something in the mind; thought; reflection.

2. meditation: The act of focusing one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or emotional reasons or as a method of relaxation.

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How to Memorize "mulls"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person deep in thought, sitting at a table with a mortar and pestle, slowly grinding and thinking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of deep thought and consideration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Mull it over like a mortar and pestle' to help remember the meaning.

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