Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excogitate
verb
/ɛkˈkɒdʒɪˌteɪt/
Definition
To think deeply or carefully about something; to contemplate or devise.
Examples
- After hours of excogitating, she finally came up with a brilliant plan.
- He needed to excogitate on how to improve his study habits.
- The scientist excogitated a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Meaning
When someone excogitates, they are engaging in a process of thorough thought and consideration to come up with ideas or solutions.
Synonyms
- contemplate
- devise
- formulate
- reflect
