ruminate

[ˈruːmɪneɪt]

ruminate Definition

  • 1to think carefully and for a long period about something
  • 2to chew the cud

Using ruminate: Examples

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

  • Example

    She ruminated on the problem for days before finding a solution.

  • Example

    He sat in silence, ruminating on his mistakes.

  • Example

    Cows ruminate by chewing their food, then regurgitating it and chewing it again.

ruminate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruminate

Antonyms for ruminate

Phrases with ruminate

  • ruminate on/over/about something

    to think carefully and for a long period about something

    Example

    I need some time to ruminate on what you've said.

  • to think about past events or experiences, often with regret or nostalgia

    Example

    As she grew older, she spent more time ruminating on the past.

  • ruminate on one's mistakes

    to think about one's past errors or misjudgments

    Example

    He spent hours ruminating on his mistakes and how he could have done things differently.

Origins of ruminate

from Latin 'ruminatus', past participle of 'ruminare', meaning 'to chew the cud'

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Summary: ruminate in Brief

'Ruminate' [ˈruːmɪneɪt] means to think carefully and at length about something. It can also refer to the process of cows chewing their food, then regurgitating it and chewing it again. Examples of its use include 'She ruminated on the problem for days before finding a solution.' and 'Cows ruminate by chewing their food, then regurgitating it and chewing it again.'