Mull over
verb
To think carefully about something for a period of time.
You should mull over your decision before making a final call.
Often appears as...
- mull over a decision
- mull over the proposal
verb
To think carefully about something for a period of time.
You should mull over your decision before making a final call.
Often appears as...
- mull over a decision
- mull over the proposal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Time Involved
Use when indicating a process of careful thought over time, not a quick decision.
She needs to mull over her career options for a few days.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Suitable for personal or emotional subjects that require deep consideration.
I need to mull over how I really feel about this relationship.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Often implies the matter is serious and not to be taken lightly.
The committee is mulling over the implications of the new law.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Involved
Use when indicating a process of careful thought over time, not a quick decision.
She needs to mull over her career options for a few days.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Suitable for personal or emotional subjects that require deep consideration.
I need to mull over how I really feel about this relationship.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Often implies the matter is serious and not to be taken lightly.
The committee is mulling over the implications of the new law.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Involved
Use when indicating a process of careful thought over time, not a quick decision.
She needs to mull over her career options for a few days.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Reflection
Suitable for personal or emotional subjects that require deep consideration.
I need to mull over how I really feel about this relationship.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
Often implies the matter is serious and not to be taken lightly.
The committee is mulling over the implications of the new law.
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