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cog·i·tate

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intr. & tr.v.
cog·i·tat·ed, cog·i·tat·ing, cog·i·tates

To take careful thought or think carefully about; ponder. See Synonyms at think.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin cgitre, cgitt- : co-, intensive pref. ; see co- + agitre, to consider ; see agitate

OTHER FORMS:
cogi·tator(Noun)

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