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RUMINATE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word ruminate. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word ruminate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RUMINATE

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contemplate
verbv
verb

• look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

• consider as a possibility

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

• reflect deeply on a subject

excogitate
verbv
verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

• reflect deeply on a subject

meditate
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

mull
verbv
noun

• an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides

• a term used in Scottish names of promontories

verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

• heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink

muse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the source of an artist's inspiration

• in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

ponder
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

reflect
verbv
verb

• manifest or bring back

• reflect deeply on a subject

• to throw or bend back (from a surface)

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• show an image of

• give evidence of a certain behavior

• give evidence of the quality of

speculate
verbv
verb

• to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

• talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion

• reflect deeply on a subject

• invest at a risk

chew over
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

mull over
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

think over
verbv
verb

• reflect deeply on a subject

Best Hypernyms For RUMINATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ruminate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
cogitate think cerebrate contemplate deliberate eat meditate ponder reflect
Phrases (1)
mull over

Alternatives for CONTEMPLATE

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