Cogitate Definition & Meaning

cogitate
verb
  1. consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind
  2. use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; "I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere"

"Cogitate" in song lyrics

See how cogitate is used in real songs:

  • "it truly made me cogitate"
    MC Paul Barman — How Hard is That?

Usage tips for "cogitate"

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