
Ruminate
Deep Reflection
Use 'ruminate' to describe intense or profound thought, often done silently and personally.

She sat by the lake, ruminating on her life choices.
Extended Thinking
'Ruminate' implies that thinking is spread out over time, not just a brief consideration.

I need time to ruminate before making such a significant decision.
Introspective Use
'Ruminate' is often used when thinking about one's feelings, actions or motivations.

He ruminated on why he reacted so angrily at the meeting.
Compare with
Chew overConsiderContemplateDeliberateMeditateMull overPonderReflect
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