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Ruminate - English meaning

Ruminate – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Think deeply about something.

Usage examples:

We sat ruminating on the nature of existence

Synonims:

Think aboutContemplateConsiderGive thought toGive consideration toMull overMeditate onMuse onPonder on/overDeliberate about/onCogitate about/onDwell onBrood on/overAgonize overW
verb

(of a ruminant) chew the cud.

Usage examples:

Goats ruminated nonchalantly around them

Synonims:

Chew the cud
verb

To think slowly and carefully

Usage examples:

He ruminated over his loss.

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寻味, 嚼

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Herkauwen

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Ruminer, Méditer, Réfléchir, Penser

Ruminate: translate from English into German

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Wiederkäuen, Grübeln, Sinnieren, Spintisieren, Simulieren

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रूमिनेट, चिंतन करना, जुगल करना, जुगाली करना, रोमन्थ करना

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Ruminare

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새기다

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Размышлять, Жевать жвачку, Раздумывать

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Rumiar

Word origin

mid 16th century: from Latin ruminat- ‘chewed over’, from the verb ruminari .

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Ruminate – similar words

ruminant

noun

An even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen. the ruminants comprise the cattle, sheep, antelopes, deer, giraffes, and their relatives.

Usage examples:

The giraffe is the biggest ruminant and the tallest mammal in the world.
adjective

Of or belonging to ruminants.

Usage examples:

A ruminant animal
noun

A type of animal that brings up food from its stomach and chews it again, for example a cow, sheep, or deer

Usage examples:

The disease is spread by infected insects to ruminant animals, such as cows and sheep., the crop is…
Ruminant - all meanings in English

ruminal

adjective

Relating to the rumen or first stomach of a ruminant.

Usage examples:

Ovine ruminal fluid
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Ruminate synonims

chew the cud

idiom

To think slowly and carefully about something

Usage examples:

He sat for a moment chewing the cud before he spoke.
Chew the cud - all meanings in English

consider

kənˈsɪd.ər

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Usage examples:

Each application is considered on its merits
verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

Usage examples:

Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…
verb

To spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision

Usage examples:

Don't make any decisions before you've considered the situation., [ + question word ] have you cons…
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contemplate

ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Usage examples:

He contemplated his image in the mirrors
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

Usage examples:

[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

Usage examples:

[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…
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think about

θɪŋk

collocation

Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb

Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.

Usage examples:

You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about
phrasal verb

Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.

Usage examples:

She thought about enrolling for a college course
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