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LUCUBRATING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word lucubrating. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word lucubrating. (close relations)
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investigating
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

pondering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

probing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

reading
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

• a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England

• a particular interpretation or performance

• a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

• written material intended to be read

• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

• a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance

• the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments

studying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• reading carefully with intent to remember

working
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked

adjective satellite

• actively engaged in paid work

• adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something

• adopted as a temporary basis for further work

• (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

• serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity

analyzing
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features

• break down into components or essential features

• subject to psychoanalytic treatment

delving
verbv
verb

• turn up, loosen, or remove earth

examining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• question closely

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

exploring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• inquire into

• travel to or penetrate into

• inquire into a subject in detail

• examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

poring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

• any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal

• a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

verb

• direct one's attention on something

researching
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• systematic investigation to establish facts

• a search for knowledge

verb

• attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

• inquire into

scrutinizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

dilate
verbv
verb

• become wider

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

elaborate
verbv
adjective satellite

• marked by complexity and richness of detail

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

• work out in detail

enlarge
verbv
verb

• make larger

• make large

• become larger or bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

expand
verbv
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

expatiate
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

exposit
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• state

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

expound
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• state

Best Hypernyms For LUCUBRATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lucubrating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
clarify elucidate
Phrases (1)
clear up

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