RUMINATED Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word ruminated. (close relations)
Definition of RUMINATED
ruminates
Best Alternative Words for RUMINATED
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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 |