cogitate
/ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/
Group 30Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect GRE
Example in Context
The philosopher cogitated on the problem for weeks before publishing a carefully reasoned response that addressed every objection raised by critics.
Synonyms
think hardponderreflect
Etymology
To think deeply, like turning thoughts over in your mind.
- cogitare (Latin) — to think
Memory Aid
🛠️Sounds like “cog it eight”
A robot with eight cogs in its head saying, 'I need to COGITATE on this problem!' while smoking a pipe!
Visual Association
💭A person sitting in a comfy armchair with gears rotating around their head as they ponder life’s mysteries.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “cogitate” mean on the GRE?
cogitate (verb) means “To think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect”. The philosopher cogitated on the problem for weeks before publishing a carefully reasoned response that addressed every objection raised by critics.
How to remember “cogitate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “cogitate” sounds like “cog it eight”. A robot with eight cogs in its head saying, 'I need to COGITATE on this problem!' while smoking a pipe!
What are synonyms for “cogitate”?
Common synonyms: think hard, ponder, reflect.