Excogitate Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Excogitate

Meaning 1 : come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

    Example : excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

    Synonyms : contrive,  devise,  forge,  formulate,  invent
Meaning 2 : reflect deeply on a subject

    Example : The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate

    Synonyms : chew over,  contemplate,  meditate,  mull,  mull over,  muse,  ponder,  reflect,  ruminate,  speculate,  think over


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