Mull (Verb)
Meaning 1
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.
Examples
- She spent the evening alone, letting her thoughts mull over the conversation she had with her sister earlier that day.
- After hearing the shocking news, he took some time to mull it over and decide on the best course of action.
- The philosopher spent years mulling over the concept of morality and its implications on society.
- While on the train ride home, she began to mull things over, thinking of all the what-ifs and maybes.
- He sat by the river, mulling the situation over and trying to find a solution to his problem.
Synonyms
- Think Over
- Excogitate
- Chew Over
- Ruminate
- Speculate
- Reflect
- Mull Over
- Meditate
- Contemplate
- Muse
- Ponder
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Meaning 2
Heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink; "mulled cider".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- We'll mull the apple cider with cinnamon sticks for added flavor.
- To create the perfect winter warmer, mull the red wine with a mix of spices and orange slices.
- The aroma of mulled cranberry juice wafted through the air, enticing guests to grab a cup.
- Mull the tea with slices of fresh ginger for a soothing and relaxing drink.
- On a chilly evening, nothing beats a cup of mulled grape juice infused with cloves and star anise.