ruminate

[ˈruːmɪneɪt]

ruminate Definition

• 1. to think carefully and for a long period about something
• 2. to 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

• ponder
• meditate
• reflect
• contemplate
• mull over

Antonyms for ruminate

• disregard
• neglect
• forget

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.

• ruminate on the past

  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.'