cogitate

/ˈkä-jə-ˌtāt/

Latin cogitatus, past participle of cogitare to think, think about, from co- + agitare to drive, agitate

verb

  1. to ponder or meditate on usually intently

  2. to meditate deeply or intently

cogitating the possible consequences of my decision

think cogitate reflect reason speculate deliberate mean to use one's powers of conception, judgment, or inference. think is general and may apply to any mental activity, but used alone often suggests attainment of clear ideas or conclusions. cogitate implies deep or intent thinking.