ruminate
/ˈɹumɪneɪt/
Group 16Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To think deeply about something; to chew the cud GRE
Example in Context
The philosopher would ruminate for weeks on a single question before committing any thoughts to paper.
Synonyms
ponderreflectmull over
Etymology
To chew over mentally, like a cow chewing cud.
- ruminare (Latin) — to chew over
Memory Aid
🤔Sounds like “room-in-ate”
Imagine a cow sitting in a room, deep in thought, trying to remember if it already ATE its grass!
Visual Association
💭A thoughtful cow staring at a pile of grass, pondering its life choices with a bubble of thoughts above its head.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “ruminate” mean on the GRE?
ruminate (verb) means “To think deeply about something; to chew the cud”. The philosopher would ruminate for weeks on a single question before committing any thoughts to paper.
How to remember “ruminate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “ruminate” sounds like “room-in-ate”. Imagine a cow sitting in a room, deep in thought, trying to remember if it already ATE its grass!
What are synonyms for “ruminate”?
Common synonyms: ponder, reflect, mull over.