mull

[mʌl]

mull Definition

• 1. to think carefully about something for a long time
• 2. to heat and spice wine, cider, or beer with added sugar and spices

Using mull: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mull" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to mull over the proposal before I make a decision.

• Example

  She mulled over the problem for hours.

• Example

  We mulled some wine to serve at the party.

• Example

  The bartender is mulling cider with cinnamon sticks.

mull Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mull

• ponder
• consider
• contemplate

Antonyms for mull

• disregard
• neglect

Phrases with mull

• mull something over

  think carefully about something before making a decision

  Example

  I need to mull over the job offer before I accept it.

• mull something through

  think through a problem or situation thoroughly

  Example

  We need to mull this problem through before we can come up with a solution.

• mulled wine

  wine that has been heated and spiced with added sugar and spices

  Example

  We enjoyed a cup of mulled wine by the fireplace.

Origins of mull

from Middle Dutch 'mol', meaning 'to grind'

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Summary: mull in Brief

To 'mull' [mʌl] means to think carefully about something for a long time or to heat and spice wine, cider, or beer with added sugar and spices. It is often used in phrases like 'mull something over' or 'mull something through,' and can be formal ('ponder') or informal ('chew on').