excogitate

Synonyms:

chew over, contemplate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over

Types:

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premeditate

think or reflect beforehand or in advance

theologise, theologize

make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects

introspect

reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings

bethink

consider or ponder something carefully

cogitate

consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind

question, wonder

place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

puzzle

be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

consider, study

give careful consideration to

factor, factor in, factor out

consider as relevant when making a decision

compare, equate, liken

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

scruple

have doubts about

Type of:

cerebrate, cogitate, think

use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments