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Excogitate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

  • Contrive
  • Formulate
  • Forge
  • Devise
  • Invent

Hypernyms

  • Create By Mental Act
  • Create Mentally

Related Words

  • Excogitator (noun)
  • Excogitation (noun)

Meaning 2

Reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Think Over
  • Mull
  • Chew Over
  • Ruminate
  • Speculate
  • Reflect
  • Mull Over
  • Meditate
  • Contemplate
  • Muse
  • Ponder

Hypernyms

  • Think
  • Cogitate
  • Cerebrate

Hyponyms

  • Theologise
  • Theologize
  • Consider
  • Puzzle
  • Introspect
  • Bethink
  • Cogitate
  • Question
  • Wonder
  • Study
  • Premeditate

Related Words

  • Excogitative (adjective)
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