cogitate

• Глагол, означающий глубоко и тщательно обдумывать что-либо; размышлять или медитировать.

A verb meaning to think deeply and carefully about something; to ponder or meditate.

1. Think deeplyC2formal

   To think carefully and seriously about something; to ponder or reflect.

   Размышлять

   • He sat in his armchair, cogitating on the meaning of life.
   • The philosopher cogitated for hours before writing his response.
   • She cogitated over the complex problem before proposing a solution.

   Synonymscontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderreflectruminate

2. Reason or deliberateC2formal

   To use one's mind to reason, make decisions, or arrive at a judgment.

   Размышлять

   • The jury cogitated carefully before reaching a verdict.
   • He cogitated on the best course of action for the company.
   • They cogitated together to solve the puzzle.

   Synonymsconsidercontemplatedeliberatemeditatemull overmuseponderreflectruminatethink