Definition of "cogitate" []

• To take careful thought or think carefully about; ponder. See Synonyms at think. (verb-transitive)

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• "This is where we get the word cogitate [cogitare]."
• "To assume is to cogitate is to choose, on whatever grounds and by whatever characteristics."
• "Most baseball players do not drop in the word "cogitate" into their casual conversations, but Dickey does such things apparently without self-awareness."