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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase food for thought. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase food for thought. (close relations)
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consideration
nounn
noun

• the process of giving careful thought to something

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)

• kind and considerate regard for others

• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

• a considerate and thoughtful act

contemplation
nounn
noun

• a long and thoughtful observation

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

meditation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

• (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)

provocation
nounn
noun

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

• needed encouragement

reflection
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

• expression without words

• a likeness in which left and right are reversed

• the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)

• (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• the ability to reflect beams or rays

food
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

• any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment

• anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking

intellectual nourishment
noun

• anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking

Best Hypernyms For FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for food for thought, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (2)
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