ruminate
/ˈɹumɪneɪt/
ruminate
📚 Meanings
- 1.
think deeply about something
"He ruminated on the events of the day."
- 2.
chew the cud
"The cow ruminated contentedly in the field."
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She would often ruminate on past mistakes.
She would often ruminate on past mistakes.
Don't just sit there and ruminate about the problem; let's find a solution.
Don't just sit there and ruminate about the problem; let's find a solution.
The philosopher spent years ruminating on the nature of existence.
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How do you pronounce ruminate?
ruminate is pronounced [/ˈɹumɪneɪt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ruminate mean?
ruminate means "ruminate". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ruminate?
ruminate is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "She would often ruminate on past mistakes." — used to mean "ruminate".
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